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H Gundlach1

  • 1Universität Passau, Institut für Geschichte der Neueren Psychologie.

Berichte Zur Wissenschaftsgeschichte
|January 1, 1996
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During World War I, psychology professionals applied their skills in armed forces, with early efforts in Germany and the USA showing both similarities and differences. This wartime application significantly influenced psychology's academic and professional growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Military History

Context:

  • World War I provided a unique context for the application of academic psychology.
  • Psychologists in the German Empire and the USA engaged in military service.
  • This period marked a critical juncture for the integration of psychological expertise into national efforts.

Purpose:

  • To compare the initial applications of psychology in the armed forces of the German Empire and the USA during WWI.
  • To analyze the similarities and disparities in these early psychological undertakings.
  • To assess the long-term impact of these wartime experiences on the development of psychology.

Summary:

  • Psychologists from universities contributed their expertise to military operations during World War I.
  • The study highlights comparable and contrasting approaches in Germany and the USA.

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  • Events and circumstances in these nations shaped psychology's trajectory.

    • Impact:

    • Wartime applications accelerated psychology's establishment as an academic discipline.
    • The experiences contributed to the professionalization of psychology.
    • This historical comparison offers insights into the evolution of applied psychology.