William James

question 3

Multiple Choice

William James:

• A) argued that psychological inquiry should be deductive.
• B) did not feel that physiology was a critical factor in psychological processes.
• C) was opposed to laboratory study.
• D) provided an intellectual atmosphere conducive to psychology.
• E) was a detailed experimenter.

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Definitions:

Ordeal Therapy

A controversial psychological treatment that utilizes stressful or unpleasant stimuli to provoke change or diminish an undesirable behavior.

Homeostatic System

A system that regulates its internal environment and tends to maintain a stable, constant condition of properties like temperature or pH.

Structural Therapy

A form of family therapy that focuses on adjusting and strengthening the family system's structure to improve its members' mental health and relationships.

Communication Systems Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on improving communication patterns and interaction processes within relationships or family systems.