Which of the following BEST describes the importance to psychology of Herman von Helmholtz's 19th-century studies of reaction time?
A. They demonstrated that mental processes can be studied scientifically.
B. They demonstrated the benefits of introspection to psychological study.
C. They proved the necessity of reaction times in cognition.
D. They demonstrated the link between brain and mind.
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. insight therapy. b. group therapy. c. behavior therapy. d. biomedical therapy.
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