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