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The History Corner: The 70th Anniversary of a Masterpiece
In May of 1938, an advertisement appeared in Psychological Abstracts announcing the publication of a new book by the Appleton-Century Company. Slated to appear in June, The Behavior of Organisms: An Experimental Analysis would be
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A Missed Opportunity for Psychology: The Story of Solomon Carter Fuller
The 1909 Clark University Conference. Solomon Carter Fuller is on the extreme right, last row (or, the third person back). In the front row are E.B. Titchener (second from left), William James (third), G. Stanley
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Then and Now: The New Face of Psychology
“Is he ‘famous’ famous, or ‘psychology’ famous?” a young student asked her friend as she passed by the information booth at the APS 19th Annual Convention last year. She was no doubt talking about one
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The History Corner: The Lip Key
The lip key (pictured to the right) was a device used in a variety of early studies in psychology, particularly reaction-time experiments. It consists of metal plates separated by a spring. Connected to a timing
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A Letter to Young Scientists
Psychological science in the 21st century promises to be quite different from that of the preceding century. During the 20th century, we saw a specialization, differentiation, and development of various approaches, methods, and levels of
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The History Corner: The Galvanometer
The mirror galvanometer is one of several instruments used for measuring small amounts of electrical current. Its use in psychological research led to greater understanding of the physiological underpinnings of emotion. The Archives of the
