Substantial doubts about and attacks on introspection ____.
A)began when Titchener started using it as a method of study
B)were unknown before the work of Titchener
C)began when Titchener started using it as a method of study and were unknown before the work of Titchener
D)existed long before Titchener used the method
E)None of the choices are correct

Question

Substantial doubts about and attacks on introspection ____.​
A)​began when Titchener started using it as a method of study
B)were unknown before the work of Titchener
C)​began when Titchener started using it as a method of study and were unknown before the work of Titchener
D)existed long before Titchener used the method
E)None of the choices are correct

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Introspection has been subject to substantial doubts and attacks long before Titchener started using it as a method of study. The ancient Greek philosophers had already warned about the limitations and potential biases of introspection as a source of knowledge. Similarly, the empiricist philosopher David Hume had argued that introspection cannot reveal the true essence of the self or the mind, but only its fleeting sensations and perceptions. The behaviorist movement in psychology also rejected introspection as unscientific and subjective. Therefore, option D is the most accurate choice.

Substantial Doubts About and Attacks on Introspection ____.​

Substantial Doubts About and Attacks on Introspection ____.