Ivan Pavlov
Discovered classical conditioning
Most quoted
"Thanks to our recent works, the physiology of the brain has been advanced to a new stage, and the study of the highest part of the nervous system, which is of such colossal importance to man, has been placed on a solid foundation of exact knowledge."
— from Nobel Lecture, 1904
"One can truly say that the irresistible progress of natural science since the time of Galileo has made its first halt before the study of the higher parts of the brain, the organ of the most complicated relations of the animal to the external world."
— from Scientific Study of the So-Called Psychical Processes in the Higher Animals, 1909
"The physiologist who succeeds in penetrating deeper and deeper into the digestive canal becomes convinced that it consists of a number of chemical laboratories equipped with various mechanical devices."
— from Nobel Lecture, 1904
All quotes by Ivan Pavlov (368)
The study of animal behavior is essential for understanding human behavior.
The conditioned reflex is a universal principle, applicable to all living organisms.
The concept of 'mind' is a philosophical construct, not a scientific one.
The nervous system is constantly adapting to new conditions, forming new connections, and breaking old ones.
The objective study of behavior is the only way to build a truly scientific psychology.
The conditioned reflex is the key to understanding all forms of learning, from the simplest to the most complex.
The organism is a dynamic system, constantly interacting with its environment.
The study of pathology is essential for understanding normal physiological processes.
The conditioned reflex is a powerful tool for investigating the functions of the cerebral hemispheres.
The nervous system is a highly integrated system, where all parts are interconnected and interdependent.
The scientist must be prepared to abandon cherished theories in the face of new evidence.
The conditioned reflex is the basis of all habits and customs.
The brain is the organ of the soul, but it is a material organ, subject to the laws of physics and chemistry.
The study of the nervous system is the most important task facing modern biology.
The conditioned reflex allows us to predict and control behavior.
The nervous system is a marvel of engineering, capable of incredible feats of adaptation and learning.
The objective method is the only way to overcome the limitations of introspection.
The conditioned reflex is the foundation of all higher mental processes.
Don't become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin.
Science demands from a man all his life. If you had two lives that would not be enough for you. Be passionate in your work and in your searching.
Contemporaries of Ivan Pavlov
Other Psychologys born within 50 years of Ivan Pavlov (1849–1936).