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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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Death PlaceNew Haven, Connecticut, U.S. 1 Nationality / Culture Defining ContributionAdvanced neobehaviorism by mathematically formalizing learning theory, building quantitative equations to explain and predict behavior through drive and reinforcement. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Died May 10, 1952(1952-05-10)
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His goal was to determine the laws of behavior and how they can be used to determine future behaviors.
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Hull is known for his debates with Edward C. Tolman. He is also known for his work in drive theory.
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