Introductory Psychology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who proposed the structuralism school of psychology?

William James
Sigmund Freud
Wilhelm Wundt
Ivan Pavlov

The correct answer is: Wilhelm Wundt

Wilhelm Wundt is credited with proposing the structuralism school of psychology, which focused on breaking down mental processes into their fundamental components. Option A, William James, is known as the founder of functionalism, which focused on the adaptive functions of thoughts and behaviors rather than their structure. Option B, Sigmund Freud, is known for his psychoanalytic theory, which focused on the role of the unconscious mind and the influence of childhood experiences on behavior. Option D, Ivan Pavlov, is known for his work in classical conditioning, which focused on how experiences can shape an organism's behavior. Although these figures made significant contributions to the field of psychology, they are not associated with the structuralism school of thought. Therefore, they are incorrect options for this question.