William McDougall
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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

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSt John's College3

Career

Occupation: psychologist, university teacher.6

Personal life

  • BornJun 22, 1871, Lancashire7
  • DiedNov 28, 1938, Durham8
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom9

Awards

  • Date not recordedFellow of the Royal Society10