William McDougall quotes

William McDougall was a British psychologist who played a significant role in the development of early 20th-century psychology. Known for his theories on instinct and social behavior, he contributed to the fields of social and abnormal psychology. He influenced psychological thought through his writings and academic positions in both England and the United States. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Among all the disputes and uncertainties of the ethnographers about the races of Europe, one fact stands out clearly – namely, that we can distinguish a race of northerly distribution and origin, characterized physically by fair color of hair and skin and eyes, by tall stature and dolichocephaly (i. e. long shape of head), and mentally by great independence of character, individual initiative, and tenacity of will. Many names have been used to denote this type, .... It is also called the Nordic type. (William McDougall)
Hypnotism is undoubtedly the most important, the most fruitful and far-reaching method of experimental psychology. View quote
William McDougall

William McDougall

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Occupation: British Psychologist
Born: June 22, 1871
Died: November 28, 1938
Quotes count: 2
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