
William McDougall
British psychologist (1871–1938)
William McDougall ( mək-DOO-gəl; 22 June 1871 – 28 November 1938) was an early 20th century psychologist who was a professor at University College London, University of Oxford, Harvard University and Duke University. He wrote a number of influential textbooks, and was important in the development of the theory of instinct and of social psychology in the English-speaking world.2
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Born Jun 22, 1871, died Nov 28, 1938.1
About
McDougall was an opponent of behaviourism and stands somewhat outside the mainstream of the development of Anglo-American psychological thought in the first half of the 20th century; but his work was known and respected among lay people.
From Wikipedia’s article on William McDougall, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2
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Early life and education
- Date not recordedSt John's College3
Career
Occupation: psychologist, university teacher.6
- Date not recordedWorked at Harvard University4
- Date not recordedWorked at Duke University4
- Date not recordedWorked at University College London4
- Date not recordedFounded British Psychological Society5
Personal life
Awards
- Date not recordedFellow of the Royal Society10
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- 1WikidataWilliam McDougall on Wikidata
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