Herman Ebbinghaus, the first cognitive psychologist, pioneered memory studies using nonsense syllables and developed objective measures for higher mental processes.
Herman Ebbinghaus, considered the first cognitive psychologist, pioneered the experimental study of memory using nonsense syllables. He developed objective measures for higher mental processes, introducing concepts like mean and variability.
| Front | Herman Ebbinghaus |
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| Back | Training: University of Bonn PhD; believed objective measures like Fechner’s could be developed for higher mental processes; carried out memory experiments with himself as subject Accomplishments: • 1st cognitive psychologist • nonsense syllables to study memory: used for generations by psychologists • memory retention • introduced concepts of mean and variability, probable error Criticism of others: N/A Criticism by others: N/A Systems: Psychophysics |
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