A History in Modern Psychology Chapter 12 Exam

Max Wertheimer () - answer-Studied law then changed to philosophy. In the 1920s he conducted some of the most productive work for Gestalt psychology. Found bright colors stimulating along with his lecture styles. Was obsessed with his work. Helped found the journal Psychological Research, and resumed printing after the war. Was among the first group of refugee scholars to flee Nazi Germany. Had a large impact on Maslow. Kurt Koffka () - answer-One of the most inventive of Gestalt psychology's founders. Worked at Wertheimer and Kohler. Was considered a great friend, loyal, generous, and just. Wrote an article for the American journal Psychological Bulletin, which may have done more harm than good. Published The Growth of the Mind, about developmental child psychology. Also published Principles of Gestalt Psychology, did not become the definitive treatment he intended. Wolfgang Kohler () - answer-Called the most prolific promoter of the Gestalt movement. His books became the standard works of psychology. Believed Gestalten (forms or patterns) occur in physics and psychology. Studied chimpanzees' behavior and recorded his work in The Mentality of Apes. In his Static and Stationary Physical Gestalts he suggested that Gestalt theory was a general law of nature and should be in the sciences. Believed marriage was an "imposition on his freedom". Was the only non-jewish psychologist to publicly protest the dismissal of Jewish scholars. Was APA President in 1959. Kurt Lewin () - answer-Started the transition into field theory and includes human needs, personality, and social influences on behavior within Gestalt Psychology. He devoted himself to human motivations, describing human behavior within its total physical and social context. His psychology looked at the practical, focusing on social issues that affect how we live and work. Created the idea of a life space and used topology. Also, he helped his social psychology by introducing group dynamics and leadership.