In criticizing the structuralists' reliance on the method of introspection, William James argued that two people could view the same stimulus quite differently. James's argument illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?
A)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)Psychology is empirical.
C)Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)Our experience of the world is highly subjective.

Question

In criticizing the structuralists' reliance on the method of introspection, William James argued that two people could view the same stimulus quite differently. James's argument illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes? ​
A)Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context.
B)Psychology is empirical.
C)Heredity and environment jointly influence behavior.
D)Our experience of the world is highly subjective.

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James's argument highlights the theme that our experience of the world is highly subjective, emphasizing that individual perceptions of the same stimulus can vary significantly. This underscores the subjective nature of human experience and perception.

In Criticizing the Structuralists' Reliance on the Method of Introspection