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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Münsterberg

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

I agree with Münsterberg that the conditional and subjective values of the pragmatist have no meaning unless we have acknowledged beforehand the independent value of truth.

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph

Professor Münsterberg performed this experiment methodically, using the same words four times over, at three-month intervals, as 'cues' for four different persons who were the subjects of observation.

From Talks To Teachers On Psychology; And To Students On Some Of Life's Ideals by James, William

It is not necessary or desirable to follow Münsterberg in identifying valuation with will.

From Outspoken Essays by Inge, William Ralph

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