The Goal of Trained Introspection, a Research Method in Psychology

question 159

Multiple Choice

The goal of trained introspection, a research method in psychology popularized by Wilhelm Wundt, was to:

• A) break down behaviors into their most basic elements.
• B) determine the strongest character trait in an individual.
• C) learn by listening intently to individuals with psychological disorders.
• D) feel bumps on a person's head and accurately determine character traits.

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