Ivan Sechenov
Russian physiologist and psychologist (1829–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ivan Mikhaylovich Sechenov (Russian: Ива́н Миха́йлович Се́ченов; August 13 [O.S. August 1] 1829 – November 15 [O.S. November 2] 1905)[1] was a Russian psychologist, physiologist, and medical scientist.
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Born | (1829-08-13)August 13, 1829 Tyoply Stan, Simbirsk Governorate, Russian Empire |
Died | November 15, 1905(1905-11-15) (aged 76) Moscow, Russian Empire |
Nationality | Russian |
Education | St. Petersburg Main Military Engineering School |
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Ivan Pavlov, the famous Russian neurologist and physiologist, referred to Sechenov as the "Father of Russian physiology and scientific psychology". Today Sechenov is more known for his contributions to medical physiology and neurology, in addition to his psychological work. Sechenov is also considered one of the originators of objective psychology,[2] through his attempts to introduce objective experimental methods to the wider field of Russian psychology.