10 Questions
Who was the leading precursor of functionalist psychology?
William James
Which research method involves observing and recording a person's development and reactions over a long period of time?
Longitudinal research
In what year did William James publish his influential book 'Principles of Psychology'?
1890
What did William James write about in his book 'Principles of Psychology'?
The stream of consciousness
What did William James believe should be studied in psychology?
Acts and functions of mental processes
Which of the following research methods did William James use to study psychology?
Longitudinal research
What was William James primarily trained in?
Medicine
Which book by William James became a leading psychology text in the U.S.?
The Principles of Psychology
What did William James believe should not be reduced into elements, content, and structure?
Consciousness
What aspects of psychology interested William James?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on longitudinal research and the contributions of William James to functionalist psychology. This quiz covers observation, interviews, testing, and the study of a person's development over time.
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