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History of Psychology, 4/e
David Hothersall, Ohio State University

Functionalism at the University of Chicago and Columbia University

Chapter Objectives


After studying this chapter, you should:

  • Understand what Functionalism is and how it was inspired by the figures in Chapter 9
  • Be familiar with the many facets of Dewey's life, and how he founded Functionalism
  • Know the history of Functionalism at Chicago, centering on Angell and Carr
  • Appreciate Columbia as a powerhouse of psychology and secondary hub of Functionalism
  • Know of Woodworth's many contributions within psychology
  • Understand Thorndike's significant contributions to learning as well as his interesting pursuits in other areas