Which of the following first asserted that the purpose of psychology is to study how mental activities help an organism fit into its environment?

a. William James
b. Wilhelm Wundt
c. Erik Erikson
d. Jean Piaget


a. William James

William James asserted that the purpose of psychology is to study how mental activities help an
organism fit into its environment.

Psychology

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A. Utilitarianism B. Ethical formalism C. Ethics of care D. Natural law

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