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An elementary textbook presents core topics of psychology, linking mental processes to brain and nervous function and surveying experimental methods such as psychophysics and controlled observation. It treats sensation, perception, attention, memory—illustrating memory with systematic experimental findings—association, language, thought, emotion, and volition, and discusses constructive higher functions like religion, art, and morality. Emphasis is placed on physiological correlates, careful empirical evidence, and avoiding speculative fads. Sections include summaries, questions for study, and illustrations to aid students, aiming to provide a concise, balanced introduction to psychological theory, methodology, and applied topics for beginning readers.

About the Author

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Hermann Ebbinghaus

Hermann Ebbinghaus was a German psychologist renowned for his pioneering work in the field of memory and learning. He is best known for his book "Psychology: an elementary text-book," which laid the groundwork for experimental psychology. Ebbinghaus conducted groundbreaking experiments on memory retention and forgetting, introducing concepts such as the forgetting curve and the spacing effect. His innovative methodologies and emphasis on empirical research significantly contributed to the understanding of cognitive processes. Ebbinghaus's work remains influential in psychology, particularly in the study of memory and education.

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