Donders, Arend

Arend Donders was a Dutch psychologist known for his work in the 19th century on measuring mental processes. He is best known for introducing methods to understand how long it takes for the brain to perform specific tasks, particularly through experiments that distinguished between simple and complex reactions. His work laid the foundation for cognitive psychology, illustrating how we can quantify thought processes and decision-making. Donders' research has influenced various fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and human factors, helping us better understand how we think and react to different stimuli.