In his book Principles of Psychology, William James contended that humans, unlike lower animals, possess few, if any, instincts.

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William James actually argued that humans possess a multitude of instincts, although they may not be as dominant or fixed as those of lower animals. He believed that human instincts were more flexible and subject to modification through learning and experience.

In His Book Principles of Psychology, William James Contended That