McDougall

[ muh k-doo-guh l ]

/ məkˈdu gəl /

William,1871–1938, U.S. psychologist and writer, born in England.

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McDougall does not dispute the thesis as to the collective inhibition of intelligence in groups (p. 41).
Group Psychology and The Analysis of The Ego|Sigmund Freud
After waiting for eight days, Thompson, having received supplies and goods from McDougall, started on his return journey.
The Remarkable History of the Hudson's Bay Company|George Bryce
"I'd na gae ye a pinch of snuff for it," said McDougall, with conviction.
A Crime of the Under-seas|Guy Boothby
"She's getting a big lassie, and she's over-proud of her appearance," Mrs. McDougall said, not without a touch of pride.
Little Folks (November 1884)|Various

Then McDougall dismounted from his horse and went to the slip-rails, but as soon as he touched them Mason shot him.
The Book of the Bush|George Dunderdale

McDougall

[ mək-dōō′gəl ]

William 1871-1938

British-born American psychologist who theorized that human behavior is determined by both instinctive and intentional strivings.