Instinctive Behavior: the Development of a Modern Concept; translated and edited by Claire H. Schiller. Introduction by Karl S. Lashley. Contributors: D.J. Kuenen [and others]

Schiller, Claire H., editor, translator. Lashley, Karl S; 1890-1958, (Karl Spencer), writer of introduction. Kuenen, D. J.

Published by International Universities Press, New York, 1957

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xix, 328 pages illustrations 24 cm; bibliographical references (pages 311-317). Robert C. Cafee's copy, with his bookplate and name stamp. Contents: A stroll through the world of animals and men: a picture book of invisible worlds / Jakob von Uexk?ll -- Companionship in bird life: fellow members of the species as releasers of social behavior / Konrad Lorenz -- The nature of instinct: the conception of instinctive behavior / Konrad Lorenz -- Taxis and instinct: taxis and instinctive action in the egg-retrieving behavior of the greylag goos / Konrad Lornez and Nicholas Tinbergen -- Feeding behavior in young thrushes: releasing and directing stimulus situations in Turdus M. merula L. and T. e. ericetorum Turton / Nicholas Tinbergen and D.J. Kuenen -- Comparative study of behavior / Konrad Lorenz -- Innate motor action as a basis of learning: manipulative patterns in the chimpanzee / Paul Schiller -- The past twelve years in the comparative study of behavior / Konrad Lorenz. Animal behavior. Behavior, Animal Instinct Instinct (Psychologie) Instinct. Animaux -- M?urs et comportement. Animal behavior. Instinct. Instinct. Translations. Internet Resources. Identifier: Psykologi. "Robert Calfee was a prominent figure in the field of cognitive psychology and education, known particularly for his work on the psycholinguistic processes involved in reading and writing. His research and scholarship touched on a variety of issues related to literacy, language acquisition, educational policy, and the training of teachers. Calfee spent much of his career at Stanford University, where he contributed significantly to the university's programs in psychological studies in education and in international comparative education. He also held leadership positions in professional organizations, including serving as president of the American Educational Research Association" Fine in very good jacket, now housed in archival mylar. Seller Inventory # 100472

Bibliographic Details

Title: Instinctive Behavior: the Development of a ...

Publisher: International Universities Press, New York

Publication Date: 1957

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included