Münsterberg

American  

[moon-ster-burg, myn-stuhr-berk] / ˈmʊn stərˌbɜrg, ˈmün stərˌbɛrk /

noun

1. Hugo 1863–1916, German psychologist and philosopher in the U.S.

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Münsterberg British  

/ ˈmʊnstəˌbɜːɡ /

noun

1. Hugo. 1863–1916, German psychologist, in the US from 1897, noted for his pioneering work in applied psychology

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Example Sentences

The first scientific red flag came from Hugo Münsterberg, a renowned Harvard University psychologist, who in 1908 warned about "untrue confessions … under the spell of overpowering influences."

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2019

See also a popularly written account of the matter by Münsterberg, in On the Witness Stand, 1908, pp. 15-69.

From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.

On May 31st at eight forty-nine A. M. in the midst of a thunderstorm I came into communication with Doctor Münsterberg and asked him to send me a message.

From Psychology and Social Sanity by Münsterberg, Hugo

The second chapter contains the scientific introduction, written by Prof. Hugo Münsterberg of Harvard University, First Vice-President of the Congress and Member of the Organizing Committee.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various

Professor Münsterberg and Professor John Bassett Moore were also present by invitation to discuss the details of the scheme.

From International Congress of Arts and Science, Volume I Philosophy and Metaphysics by Various