Asked by Brayden Swift on May 20, 2024

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Imagine that Paxton is dressed as Wilhelm Wundt and supports the theory of structuralism all evening.Whereas Raphael is dressed as William James and supports functionalism.They get into a few arguments.When their friend Nadav asks them if they agree on anything,how do they respond

A) "No. We are forever doomed to trying to prove each other wrong."
B) "Yes, introspection."
C) "Yes, systematic observation."
D) "Yes, stream of consciousness."

Structuralism

An early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the elemental structure of the human mind.

Functionalism

A framework in psychology that emphasizes the purpose of mind and behavior in adapting to the environment.

Introspection

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

  • Determine the significant impacts made by early leading psychologists within the field.
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katherine quintanillaMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Although they have different viewpoints, both Wundt and James believed in the importance of systematic observation in the study of psychology. Therefore, they could agree on this common ground. Choice B is incorrect because structuralism and functionalism differed in their approach to introspection. Choice D is incorrect because stream of consciousness is a concept central to William James' functionalism but was not emphasized in Wundt's structuralism. Choice A is incorrect because it is too extreme and does not accurately reflect the possibility of finding common ground between different perspectives in psychology.