Question

William James was _________ a. A psychologist who invented the term "self-actualization" b. A researcher who created the idea of multiple selves c. A doctor who encouraged patients to develop healthy self-esteem d. The first teacher to teach about self-awareness

Answer 1

William James was a researcher who created the idea of multiple selves.

Answer 2

The correct answer is "William James was B. A researcher who created the idea of multiple selves.

Step-by-step explanation:

In his text "The Self and Its Selves" written in 1890, William James ellaborates on the multiple elements and selves that conform one cohesive self. He stated that the self can be divided into three categories:

1. Its constitutents: the material Self, the social Self, the spiritual Self, and the pure Ego.

2.The feelings and emotions: Self-feelings.

3. The actions: Self-seeking and Self-preservation.