Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1.
Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological LaboratoryBy Hugo Münsterberg, Edwin B. Holt, Harvey A. Peterson, Robert Macdougall, Robert M. Yerkes, Gurry E. Huggins
Length21h 15m
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Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 offers an expansive exploration of early 20th-century psychological theory and experimentation. This anthology presents a medley of essays and research articles that traverse a wide array of psychological phenomena, from sensory perception to cognitive processes, capturing the zeitgeist of a pivotal era in psychology. The collection underscores the significance of experimental psychology, bringing to light groundbreaking studies that reflect diverse methodological approaches. Within, readers can uncover treasured insights into human behavior and mental processes, drawn from rigorous scientific inquiry. The collection showcases contributions by esteemed scholars such as Hugo Münsterberg and Edwin B. Holt, among others, each known for their pioneering research and theoretical advancements. These authors, hailing from diverse backgrounds, collectively weave a narrative that reflects the intellectual ferment of their time. Their work is deeply interwoven with the burgeoning field of experimental psychology, emphasizing empirical observation and analysis, which was gaining momentum as a fundamental tool for understanding the mind and behavior. As these voices converge, they provide a comprehensive overview of contemporary psychological thought and practice, enhancing our understanding of its historical roots. Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 stands as an essential resource for students and aficionados of psychology and history alike. Through this volume, readers are afforded the remarkable opportunity to engage with the foundational studies that helped shape modern psychology. The anthology invites a nuanced examination of early psychological theories, fostering a greater appreciation for the diverse intellectual endeavors that have contributed to our current understanding of the human mind. This collection is not only of educational merit but serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of perspectives and methodologies that comprise the discipline of psychology.
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GenrePsychology, Literary Classics
Length21 hrs 15 mins
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Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTAINING
51SUBJECTIVE.
2EDITED BY
52NUMERICAL.
3HUGO MÜNSTERBERG.
53SUBJECTIVE.
4PREFACE.
54SUBJECTIVE.
5PLATES.
55NUMERICAL.
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6I. THE PROBLEM OF ANÆSTHESIA DURING EYE-MOVEMENT.
56SUBJECTIVE.
7II. THE PHENOMENON OF 'FALSELY LOCALIZED AFTER-IMAGES.'
57I. PROBLEMS AND METHODS OF EXPERIMENTATION.
8III. THE PERIMETER-TEST OF DODGE, AND THE LAW OF THE LOCALIZATION OF AFTER-IMAGES.
58II. THE ELEMENTARY CONDITIONS OF THE APPEARANCE OF THE RHYTHM IMPRESSION.
9IV. THE PENDULUM-TEST FOR ANÆSTHESIA.
59III. THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RHYTHMICAL UNIT.
10V. SUMMARY AND COROLLARIES OF THE EXPERIMENTS, AND A PARTIAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE CENTRAL ANÆSTHESIA.
60B. The Distribution of Elements Within the Group.
11I.
61IV. THE COMBINATION OF RHYTHMICAL GROUPS IN HIGHER SYNTHESES AND THEIR EQUIVALENCES.
12II.
62I. INTRODUCTION.
13III.
631. Why the Synthesizing Factor Occurs at the Close of the Verse.
14IV.
642. The Relation of the Rhyme to the Verse Pause.
15V.
653. The Relation of the Rhyme to the Cyclic Movement of the Unit Group and of the Verse.
16VI.
66I. Methods of Making Speech Records.
17VII.
672. The Normal Form of Unrhymed Verse.
18VIII.
683. Modification of the Normal Form of Verse due to Rhyme.
19IX.
69IV. SUGGESTIONS FOR A MOTOR THEORY OF RHYTHM.
20I. GENERAL NATURE OF THE WORK.
70I. THE PROBLEMS OF SYMMETRY.
21II. EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS.
71II. SYMMETRY IN PRIMITIVE ART.
22III. INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS.
72A. Method of Experiment.
23PERCEPTION OF NUMBER THROUGH TOUCH.
73B. Experiments on Size.
24I.
74C. Experiments on Movement.
25II.
75D. Experiments on Interest.
26III.
76E. Experiments on Depth.
27IV.
77A. The Balancing Factors.
28VI.
78Altarpieces.
29VII.
79Portraits.
30VIII.
80B. Principles of Composition.
31IX.
81PART I.
32I. APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING THE ILLUSION.
82SUMMARY.
33II. PREVIOUS DISCUSSION OF THE ILLUSION.
83I. SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE GREEN FROG.
34III. OUTLINE OF THE FACTS OBSERVED.
84II. EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF HABITS.
35IV. THE GEOMETRICAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE ROD AND THE SECTORS OF THE DISC.
85III. SUMMARY.
36V. GEOMETRICAL DEDUCTION OF THE BANDS.
86PART II. REACTION TIME OF THE GREEN FROG TO ELECTRICAL AND TACTUAL STIMULI.
37VI. APPLICATION OF THE FORMULAS TO THE BANDS OF THE ILLUSION.
87IV. THE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBILITIES OF COMPARATIVE REACTION-TIME STUDIES.
38VII. FURTHER COMPLICATIONS OF THE ILLUSION.
88V. METHOD OF STUDY.
39VIII. SOME CONVENIENT DEVICES FOR EXHIBITING THE ILLUSION.
89VI. ELECTRIC REACTION TIME.
40IX. A STROBOSCOPE WHICH DEPENDS ON THE SAME PRINCIPLE.
90VII. TACTUAL REACTION TIME.
41THE A SET.
91VIII. EQUAL VARIABILITY AS A CRITERION OF COMPARABILITY OF REACTION TIME FOR DIFFERENT KINDS OF STIMULI.
42THE B SET.
92IX. SUMMARY.
43THE C SET.
93PART III. AUDITORY REACTIONS OF FROGS.
44RECALL AFTER NINE AND SIXTEEN DAYS.
94A. Influences of Sounds in the Laboratory.
45THE D SET.
95B. Influence of Sounds in Nature.
46CONCLUSIONS.
96C. Influence of Sounds on Respiration.16
47MINOR QUESTIONS.
97XI. THE EFFECTS OF AUDITORY STIMULI ON VISUAL REACTIONS.
48RECAPITULATION.
98XII. THE PAIN-SCREAM OF FROGS.
49NUMERICAL.
99THE POSITION OF PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SYSTEM OF KNOWLEDGE.
50SUBJECTIVE.
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