According to William James, What Was the True Purpose of Psychology

question 32

Multiple Choice

According to William James, what was the true purpose of psychology?

• A) To interpret dreams for their unconscious messages
• B) Studying the function of behavior in the world
• C) The manipulation human behavior to the betterment of society
• D) Examining the structure and characteristics of the mind

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Definitions:

Love Yourself

The practice of accepting, caring for, and valuing oneself, often seen as foundational to mental health and resilient relationships.

Dismissing Avoidant Attachment

Style of attachment in which people are low on anxiety but high on avoidance; they tend to view partners as unreliable, unavailable, and uncaring.

Social Anxiety

The fear of being judged or negatively evaluated by others, leading to significant distress in social situations.

Dismissing Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals maintain their independence and emotional distance in relationships.