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