Quote by Edward Thorndike

Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and behavior of animals including man.

Psychology is the science of the intellects, characters and

Summary

This quote by William James encompasses the essence of psychology as a scientific discipline. It highlights that psychology is concerned with understanding and studying the intellectual capacities, personalities, and behaviors of all animals, including humans. By emphasizing the scientific nature of psychology, James emphasizes the need for empirical research and evidence-based approaches to gain insight into the complexities of the human mind and behavior, as well as the minds of other animals. Overall, this quote underscores the broad scope and importance of psychology in understanding and explaining the diverse aspects of human and animal behavior.

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