The restriction of studies of human intellect and character to studies of conscious states was not without influence on a scientific studies of animal psychology. Edward Thorndike animalcharacterconscious Change image and share on social
On the whole, the psychological work of the last quarter of the nineteenth century emphasized the study of consciousness to the neglect of the total life of intellect and character. Edward Thorndike centurycharacterconsciousness Change image and share on social
Psychology helps to measure the probability that an aim is attainable. Edward Thorndike aimattainablehelp Change image and share on social
The function of intellect is to provide a means of modifying our reactions to the circumstances of life, so that we may secure pleasure, the symptom of welfare. Edward Thorndike circumstancefunctionintellect Change image and share on social
Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man. Edward Thorndike animalbehaviorcharacter Change image and share on social
Some statements concern the conscious states of the animal, what he is to himself as an inner life; others concern his original and acquired ways of response, his behavior, what he is an outside observer. Edward Thorndike acquireanimalbehavior share on social
For origin and development of human faculty we must look to these processes of association in lower animals. Edward Thorndike animalassociationdevelopment Change image and share on social
It will, of course, be understood that directly or indirectly, soon or late, every advance in the sciences of human nature will contribute to our success in controlling human nature and changing it to the advantage of the common weal. Edward Thorndike advanceadvantagechange share on social
The intellectual evolution of the race consists in an increase in the number, delicacy, complexity, permanence and speed of formation of such associations. Edward Thorndike associationcomplexityconsist Change image and share on social
To the intelligent man with an interest in human nature it must often appear strange that so much of the energy of the scientific world has been spent on the study of the body and so little on the study of the mind. Edward Thorndike bodyenergyhuman share on social
