Hugo Münsterberg
Psychologist, Academic
1863 – 1916
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Who was Hugo Münsterberg?
Hugo Münsterberg was a German-American psychologist. He was one of the pioneers in applied psychology, extending his research and theories to Industrial/Organizational, legal, medical, clinical, educational and business settings. Münsterberg encountered immense turmoil with the outbreak of the First World War. Torn between his loyalty to America and his homeland, he often defended Germany's actions, attracting highly contrasting reactions.
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- Born
- Jun 1, 1863
Gdańsk - Also known as
- Hugo Munsterberg
- Hugo Muensterberg
- Hugo Mus̈terberg
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Germany
- Profession
- Education
- Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
- University of Leipzig
- Lived in
- Gdańsk
- Died
- Dec 19, 1916
Cambridge
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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