Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
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ISBN: 9781337408271
Author: Goldstein, E. Bruce.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Summary Introduction

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William James, an American psychologist, studied the human mind by exploring and observing his own thoughts and experiences. Considered to be the founder of functional psychology, James believed that human behavior cannot be divided into elements and should rather be studied using observation.

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