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The dog, on the other hand, has few or no ideas because his brain acts in coarse fashion and because there are few conne
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"The dog, on the other hand, has few or no ideas because his brain acts in coarse fashion and because there are few connections with each single process"

- Edward Thorndike

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This quote by Edward Thorndike is referring to the distinction between the human mind and also the brain of a canine. Thorndike is suggesting that the human mind can having suggestions as well as creating intricate links in between processes, while the dog's mind is limited in its capacity to do so. He recommends that the canine's brain acts in a much more coarse style, meaning that it is not as efficient in forming intricate connections in between processes. In addition, he suggests that there are couple of links in between each solitary procedure in the pet's mind, indicating that it is not as capable of forming intricate suggestions as the human brain. This quote highlights the difference between the human mind and also the mind of a dog, and recommends that the human brain is much more efficient in creating complex concepts as well as links between procedures.

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Edward Thorndike This quote is written / told by Edward Thorndike between August 31, 1874 and August 9, 1949. He was a famous Psychologist from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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