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