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Clark Hull

Also Known As Clark L. Hull

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Clark Hull (1884-1952) was an American psychologist and a leading figure of neobehaviorism, building a mathematically formalized, quantitative theory of learning driven by drive and reinforcement.

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Birth Date
1884-05-24 1
Birth Year
1884 1
Death Date
1952-05-10 1
Death Year
1952 1
Birthplace
Akron, New York, U.S. 1
Death Place
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. 1
Nationality / Culture
American 1
Defining Contribution
Advanced neobehaviorism by mathematically formalizing learning theory, building quantitative equations to explain and predict behavior through drive and reinforcement. 1
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Additional Source Wikipedia: Clark L. HullCareer overview section, biographical note

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1. Wikipedia: Clark L. Hull
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Died May 10, 1952(1952-05-10)
1. Wikipedia: Clark L. Hull
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His goal was to determine the laws of behavior and how they can be used to determine future behaviors.
1. Wikipedia: Clark L. Hull
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Neobehaviorism, Career overview section, biographical note
Quote, Associated With: Neobehaviorism, Career overview section, biographical note
Hull is known for his debates with Edward C. Tolman. He is also known for his work in drive theory.
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