The Principles of Psychology by William James - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary focus of William James's psychology?
A) Cognitive Psychology
B) Structuralism
C) Functionalism
D) Behaviorism
  • 2. In which year was 'The Principles of Psychology' published?
A) 1895
B) 1890
C) 1885
D) 1900
  • 3. What concept does James emphasize in relation to consciousness?
A) Stream of consciousness
B) Psychoanalysis
C) Tabula rasa
D) Introspection
  • 4. What does James mean by 'habit'?
A) An emotional response
B) A learned behavior that becomes automatic
C) A moral principle
D) An unchangeable trait
  • 5. What educational institution was William James associated with?
A) Yale University
B) Columbia University
C) Princeton University
D) Harvard University
  • 6. Which approach to psychology did James oppose?
A) Functionalism
B) Humanism
C) Gestalt Psychology
D) Structuralism
  • 7. James believed that emotions result from:
A) Cultural context
B) Social interactions
C) Physiological responses to stimuli
D) Conscious thought
  • 8. According to James, what influences our experiences?
A) Both physiological states and environmental factors
B) Only external stimuli
C) Only genetic predisposition
D) Only internal thoughts
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