The "Metaphysical Club," to Which James Belonged as a Young

question 55

Multiple Choice

The "Metaphysical Club," to which James belonged as a young man,was devoted to

• A) philosophical discussion of questions such as Darwinism and the pragmatic evaluation of scientific ideas.
• B) critical discussion of the "new" experimental psychology, its methods, and techniques.
• C) discussion of new books and their literary as well as scientific value.
• D) informal discussions between Harvard teachers and their best students on current topics.

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Demand Curve

A graphical representation that shows the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product demanded.

Price Elasticity

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Price Elasticity

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