Which Statement About the History of Cognition Is Correct

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the history of cognition is correct?

• A) Behaviorists favored the introspection technique.
• B) William James emphasized that the human mind is active, rather than passive.
• C) Research in cognition thrived during the period when behaviorism was strongest.
• D) Behaviorists were influential in conducting research on problem solving.

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