Harvard Psychological Studies Volume 2

Excerpt from Harvard Psychological Studies, Vol. 2 The work to be reported in future in the Harvard Psychological Studies will be work done in this new building, and while the re searches reported in the following pages were completed in the smaller quarters of the old laboratory, it seems natural that this volume, which appears at this new epoch Of our work, should give an account both Of our psychological past and Of the development and purpose Of Emerson Hall. The Harvard Psychological Laboratory was founded in 1891 by Professor William James, who had introduced some experimental features into his psychological lecture courses for some time before the formal Opening Of a regular workshop. Professor James started with two large rooms on the second floor Of Dane Hall, and secured an excellent equipment, especially for the study of the psychology Of the senses. He was assisted by Dr. Herbert Nichols, amd'at once gathered a number Of graduate students for research. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Harvard Psychological Studies, Vol. 4 In two previous articles upon the negative instruction the main interest was directed toward the effect of such instruction upon the suppression of imagery and the muscles of the vocal organs. The work described in the present article was undertaken in order to obtain an analysis of the process of executing a skillful movement, that is, a movement requiring perfect motor control, under the conditions of positive and negative instruction. The experiments were conducted in the Harvard laborer tory in the spring of 1912 upon five subjects referred to as A, B, C, D, and E. They were all graduate students with a training in experimental methods. The instrument used was a tracing board similar to the one recommended by Whipple. The subject passed the wire attached to the stylus through his coat sleeve, so that it would move freely with his arm and not interfere with its movements. He sat before a table of convenient height with the board directly in front of him. The positive instruction given him was: "Go down the middle of the groove." When the stylus touched the sides a telegraph sounder indicated the contact. The precautions advised by Whipple were observed. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from Harvard Psychological Studies, Vol. 5 The subjects were arranged in groups, containing from 3 to 5 subjects each. The groups had no Changes of personnel during a whole experiment. The subjects were upper Class men and graduate students in psychology at Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges. They were 26 in number, though not more than I 5 were used in any Single experiment. There were 24. Men and 2 women. In age they ranged from 20 to years, 26 being the average age. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1, represents a pioneering foray into the multifaceted field of early American psychology. Assembled by a distinguished group of early 20th-century psychologists, this collection showcases a breadth of literary styles from empirical studies to theoretical essays, reflecting the burgeoning interest in experimental and applied psychology of the time. The anthology captures the era's intellectual zeitgeist, grappling with foundational questions of human behavior, cognition, and emotion. Through a diverse array of investigations, ranging from sensory perception to animal psychology, the volume embodies the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of psychology as it began to establish itself as a scientific discipline. The contributing authors, Hugo Münsterberg, Edwin B. Holt, Harvey A. Peterson, Robert Macdougall, and Robert M. Yerkes, alongside Gurry E. Huggins, were central figures in the early development of American psychology. Their collective work in this volume speaks to the rich interplay of ideas that characterized the period, drawing on and contributing to contemporary understandings of psychological processes. Their backgrounds, spanning experimental psychology, philosophy, and biology, mirrored the cross-disciplinary origins of psychology, providing the anthology with a nuanced exploration of its subjects that resonated with both national and international scholarly debates. For students, scholars, and anyone with a keen interest in the roots of psychology, Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 offers an invaluable glimpse into the early challenges and triumphs of the field. The diversity of approaches and topics not only illuminates the historical path of psychological inquiry but also encourages a deeper appreciation for the complexity and depth of human psychology. This volume stands as a testament to the rich dialogue among some of the fields earliest innovators, offering readers the opportunity to trace the evolution of psychological thought through a pivotal period in its history.