To help you learn to associate people with their contributions to the history of psychology, you have decided to use flashcards. Unfortunately, one of the cards you have written is incorrect. Which of the following pairings is wrong?
a. William James wrote The Principles of Psychology in 1890.
b. G. Stanley Hall founded the American Psychological Association.
c. Wilhelm Wundt founded a laboratory at Cornell University in 1892.
d. Edward Titchener was one of the first psychologists in the United States.
Answer: c. Wilhelm Wundt founded a laboratory at Cornell University in 1892.
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