Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who is broadly perceived as the founder of psychology?

William James
Carl Jung
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud

The correct answer is: William James

William James is considered the father of psychology because he wrote the first psychology textbook, "Principles of Psychology," and established the first psychology laboratory in the United States. He also developed the theory of functionalism, which focused on the adaptive functions of behavior and mental processes. While Carl Jung, Jean Piaget, and Sigmund Freud have all made significant contributions to the field of psychology, they are not considered the founder of the field. Carl Jung is known for his work on analytical psychology, Jean Piaget for his theory of cognitive development, and Sigmund Freud for his theory of psychoanalysis. However, they did not formally establish the field of psychology.