Principles of experimental psychology / Henri Piéron.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Piéron, Henri, author.

Series:

International library of psychology, philosophy, and scientific method.

International library of psychology, philosophy, and scientific method

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychophysiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (190 pages).

Place of Publication:

New York : Harcourt Brace & Company, 1929.

Summary:

"According to academic tradition this volume would be a section of philosophy, but it is really concerned with a branch of biology. It sets forth the principles generally stated in connection with the scientific study of the mental functions of living beings, having more especially to do with normal civilized man, who interests us in practical life. Instead of a simple arrangement of facts, laws and measurements, the reader will find a general exposition of mental functioning such as may be disentangled from the results hitherto obtained, with an appeal to examples of definite accomplishment. This provisional synthesis will undoubtedly appear very unlike the familiar descriptions set forth by classical psychology, from which it is difficult to free one's self in spite of their artificial character"--Preface. PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved.

Contents:

Part one. The reaction process and the forms of behaviour part two. Affective reactions and the orientation of conduct part three. Perceptive reactions and the acquisition of experience part four. Intellectual reactions and the elaboration of experience part five The levels of activity and the utilization of experience part six. Mental stages and types.

Notes:

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (Harcourt Brace & Company, viewed June 2, 2023).