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Similarities and differences between Hull and Ebbinghaus

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What are some similarities and differences between the theories of Clark Leonard Hull and Hermann Ebbinghaus?

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This solution compares and contrasts the theories of Clark Leonard Hull and Hermann Ebbinghaus.

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Models Analysis:

In psychology, there are diverse theories that have shaped this area of study. The two dominant paradigms are the functionalistic Hull model and associationistic Ebbinghaus theory. The principles that are proposed in these two studies are diverse and unique in their own manner (Boeree, 2000).

Functionalistic Clark Leonard Hull:

This psychologist proposed an in-depth analysis into the learning and motivation through the scientific behavior laws. Through this model, a prediction of a person's behavior could be made through the mastering of acquired knowledge. This theory also states that the human behavior resulted from the constant relationship that is in existence between the organism and the environment in which people live in. It ...

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