Asked by Chandler Mcfarlane on May 28, 2024
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Study of the functions of the mind (the actions the mind performs, rather than the ideas the mind has) was advocated by
A) Wilhelm Wundt.
B) Edward Titchener.
C) John Watson.
D) William James.
Mind Functions
Cognitive, affective, and conative processes and activities carried out by the brain, such as thinking, feeling, and willing.
Edward Titchener
A psychologist known for developing structuralism and for his method of introspection.
John Watson
An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior and rejecting introspection.
- Set apart the different psychological approaches by understanding their unique objectives and methods.
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sunita dwivediMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
William James advocated for the study of the functions of the mind, which he called functionalism, in contrast to the structuralism advocated by Wundt and Titchener. Watson, on the other hand, founded behaviorism, which focused on observable behaviors rather than mental processes.
Learning Objectives
- Set apart the different psychological approaches by understanding their unique objectives and methods.