Jul 23, Theodore Schneirla: Today in the History of Psychology (23rd July 1902)

Theodore Schneirla was born. A pioneering comparative psychologist, Schneirla is best known for his maze learning experiments with army ants and his observational studies of their migratory behavior. In 1935, Schneirla along with Norman Maier co-authored 'Principles of Animal Psychology,' a classic in the field. An influential social commentator, Schneirla regularly expressed his concern over attempts to apply ethologically grounded theories to complex human behaviors such as aggression. See following link to learn all about the fascinating history of psychology.History of Psychology
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