Edward Thorndike

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edward Thorndike
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1874(1874-08-31)
Age	150
Date Of Death	August 9, 1949, Montrose, NY
Birthplace	Williamsburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Virgo

Edward Thorndike Biography

Edward Thorndike is one of the most popular and richest Psychologist who was born on August 31, 1874 in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, United States. Psychologist who proposed influential theories on learning and human behavior, leading the way for modern educational psychology. He was also the president of the American Psychological Association and a member of the board of the Psychological Corporation.

As with another prominent psychologist, Lewis Terman, his views on human intelligence were often shaped by his belief in eugenics.

He had five children with wife Elizabeth Moulton.

Edward Thorndike Net Worth

Edward Thorndike is one of the richest Psychologist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Thorndike 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the first psychologist to carry out experimental research on non-human subjects, with his doctoral thesis focusing on animal intelligence.

To help with the army enlistment efforts in WWI he devised two multiple choice tests used to classify recruits; Alpha tests were given to all soldiers who could read, and Beta tests, with pictures, to soldiers who couldn’t.

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Who is Edward Thorndike Dating?

According to our records, Edward Thorndike married to Elizabeth Moulton. As of December 1, 2023, Edward Thorndike’s is not dating anyone.

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Edward Ranked on the list of most popular Psychologist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Edward Thorndike celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Edward Thorndike

1. Edward Thorndike was a prominent American psychologist.
2. He is known for his work on animal behavior and learning.
3. Thorndike developed the law of effect in psychology.
4. He believed that behavior is shaped by consequences.
5. Thorndike conducted experiments with cats and puzzle boxes.
6. His research led to the development of operant conditioning theory.
7. Thorndike was a professor at Columbia University for over 30 years.
8. He authored several influential books on psychology and education.
9. Thorndike’s work had a significant impact on modern psychology.
10. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career.