The goal of trained introspection, a research method in psychology popularized by Wilhelm Wundt, was to
a. break down behaviors into their most basic elements.
b. determine the strongest character trait in an individual.
c. learn by listening intently to individuals with psychological disorders.
d. feel bumps on a person's head and accurately determine character traits.
Answer: a
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