In the early 20th century, the first laboratory psychologists began conducting research. Which of the following best describes their methods?
A) Careful randomized trials to observe human behavior in varying environments
B) Observing animal behavior to draw parallels to human mental processes
C) Using introspection to examine the researchers' own thought processes
D) Making careful observations of social interactions between laboratory participants

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In the early 20th century, laboratory psychologists primarily used introspection as their method of examining human thought processes. They would have participants observe their own mental processes and report on them to the researchers.

In the Early 20th Century, the First Laboratory Psychologists Began