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