Early contributions to the reflex chain hypothesis.

摘要: The reflex chain hypothesis was developed to explain the observation that successive movements could be linked together into a contiguous sequence. From established principles of physiology and association psychology, scientists in last half 19th century began develop notion each series may through sensory results prior movements. In addition, same basic were applied mental actions, thus providing credible explanation for all behavior. wide applicability this made it an important influence on scientific thought early 20th century.