The Cousin of Charles Darwin Who Was Interested in the Potential

question 148

Multiple Choice

The cousin of Charles Darwin who was interested in the potential adaptive advantages of high intellect was

• A)Alfred Binet.
• B)Sir Francis Galton.
• C)Henri Simon.
• D)James Cattell.

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Definitions:

William James

An American philosopher and psychologist who is considered the "Father of American psychology," known for his work on the principles of psychology.

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the importance of how mental and behavioral processes function to enable individuals and species to adapt to their environments.

Human Mind

The totality of conscious and unconscious mental processes and activities in a human being.

Behaviorists

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