ABSTRACT
The period between 1890 and 1920 was a golden era in educational psychology. Modern psychology was in its infancy and many of the most prominent psychologists of the time were identified with the area. This included six APA presidents (Cattell, Dewey, Hall, Judd, Seashore, and Thorndike) with several others (e.g., Bryan, James, Munsterberg, Warren, Woodworm, and Yerkes) making contributions. In addition, educational psychologists believed that the science of psychology would revolutionize education and many educators at all levels were willing to give the new science a chance. Before proceeding, it may be useful to be reminded of some of the events during this time that interacted with and affected educational psychology.
