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Who is credited with defining psychology as the 'science of mental life' and adding carefully measured observations and experiments to enhance its scientific nature?
Who is credited with defining psychology as the 'science of mental life' and adding carefully measured observations and experiments to enhance its scientific nature?
- William James
- Wilhelm Wundt (correct)
- John Watson
- Sigmund Freud
Which psychologist studied human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and proposed that they serve a function and may have helped our ancestors survive?
Which psychologist studied human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and proposed that they serve a function and may have helped our ancestors survive?
- Sigmund Freud
- Wilhelm Wundt
- William James (correct)
- John Watson
Which approach to psychology defined it as the 'science of behavior' and focused on observable behavior rather than mental processes?
Which approach to psychology defined it as the 'science of behavior' and focused on observable behavior rather than mental processes?
- Sigmund Freud
- William James
- John Watson (correct)
- Wilhelm Wundt
Who authored the book 'Principles of Psychology' and made significant contributions to the field of psychology?
Who authored the book 'Principles of Psychology' and made significant contributions to the field of psychology?
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Which level of analysis in psychology focuses on understanding behavior and mental processes at the individual level?
Which level of analysis in psychology focuses on understanding behavior and mental processes at the individual level?
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