Edward C. Tolman Scientist

Edward Chace Tolman (April 14, 1886 – November 19, 1959) was an American psychologist. Through Tolman’s theories and works, he founded what is now a branch of psychology known as purposive behaviorism. Tolman also founded the concept known as latent learning.

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Edward C. Tolman
Birth dateApril 14, 1886
Birth place
West Newton Massachusetts , Massachusetts
Nationality
United States
Date of deathNovember 19, 1959
Place of death
Berkeley California
Known for
Behaviorism

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