Karl Lashley
An influential neuropsychologist known for his research on the neural basis of learning and memory, particularly his concepts of equipotentiality and mass action.
Quotes by Karl Lashley
Mass action of the cortex explains learning better than point-to-point mapping.
Experimentation with animals reveals the unity of behavior.
The engram, that elusive trace of memory, remains unfound.
Behaviorism overlooks the holistic nature of the brain.
Life's meaning lies in the pursuit of knowledge, however frustrating.
The cortex is a seamless web, not a patchwork.
Intelligence is not localized; it permeates the cerebrum.
My rats have taught me more about the mind than any textbook.
Neurology without psychology is empty; psychology without neurology is blind.
The brain's plasticity defies rigid theories.
In science, doubt is the beginning of wisdom.
Learning curves are as unpredictable as human nature.
The search for the memory trace is like hunting a ghost.
Colleagues, let us abandon the phrenology of the 20th century.
Life is a series of mazes, much like my rat experiments.
Sensory integration occurs not in spots, but in symphony.
The mind emerges from the brain's collective action.
I've mapped more brain tissue than most, yet understand less.
Behavior is the brain in action, not isolated reflexes.
The engram eludes us, but the quest enriches us.