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