William James, "The Principles of Psychology," and Experimental Psychology

William James is usually considered the founder of modern American psychology. Yet James openly rejected experimental psychology and the methods of the laboratory. His attitudes toward experimentation are discussed and the reasons for them explored. Even with these attitudes, James and his "Pri...

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Published in:The American journal of psychology 1990-12, Vol.103 (4), p.433-447
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Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
Experimental psychology
Experimentation
Influence
Introspection
James, William (1842-1910)
Mental life
Observational research
Personal profiles
Philosophical psychology
Physiology
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Psychology
Psychology, Experimental
Psychophysiology
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Influence
Introspection
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Observational research
Personal profiles
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Physiology
Psychological attitudes
Psychology
Psychology, Experimental
Psychophysiology
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