This rare first edition of "Educational Psychology Volume III: Mental Work and Fatigue and Individual Differences and Their Causes" by Edward L. Thorndike is a foundational text in the field of educational psychology. Published in 1923 by Teachers College, Columbia University, this volume explores critical topics such as mental fatigue, individual psychological differences, and the impact of continuous mental work on efficiency. Thorndike, a pioneering psychologist and professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, offers groundbreaking insights into learning processes and mental effort that remain influential.
This hardcover volume features original binding with the title and author embossed on the spine, marked with Murray State University library stamps and ex libris indications. The book contains detailed chapters with experimental results, theoretical analyses, and discussions on mental work versus bodily work, attention rhythms, and mental fatigue symptoms. Ideal for collectors, educators, and psychology scholars, this volume offers a valuable glimpse into early 20th-century psychological research and educational theory.