Asked by Karla Monsivais on May 13, 2024

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William James was a prominent American

A) psychoanalyst.
B) behaviorist.
C) functionalist.
D) psychiatrist.

William James

A pioneering American psychologist and philosopher who significantly contributed to the development of psychology as a science in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology and psychology that assesses social structures and behaviors in terms of their roles, operations, and contributions to societal equilibrium.

American

A term referring to something or someone originating from or associated with the United States of America.

  • Point out key contributors and their influential works in the study of psychology.
  • Disentangle the historical roots of structuralism, functionalism, behaviorism, and humanistic psychology.
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hamed alguradMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
William James was a leading figure in the functionalist school of psychology, which emphasized the importance of studying the purpose or function of mental processes and behavior. He was not a psychoanalyst, behaviorist, or psychiatrist.