Kurt Koffka

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Kurt Koffka

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Why Is Kurt Koffka Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Kurt Koffka was a German psychologist and professor. He was born and educated in Berlin, Germany; he died in Northampton, Massachusetts, from coronary thrombosis. He was influenced by his maternal uncle, a biologist, to pursue science. He had many interests including visual perception, brain damage, sound localization, developmental psychology, and experimental psychology. He worked alongside Max Wertheimer and Wolfgang Köhler to develop Gestalt psychology. Koffka had several publications including "The Growth of the Mind: An Introduction to Child Psychology" and "The Principles of Gestalt Psychology" which elaborated on his research.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Kurt Koffka?

Kurt Koffka is affiliated with the following schools:

• Humboldt University of Berlin
• Smith College
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Giessen