Psyc 210

Activity Eight

This week we you should focus on the following study question and be sure to post your thoughts on a good answer for it:

1. Compare and contrast the psychology of William James with those of two of the following: Wundt, Freud, Darwin, or Dewey. In doing so, consider each of their perspectives on consciousness and will, types of knowledge, as well as their fundamental assumptions (ontological categories) about the nature of reality and psychology.

Key Concepts: Pragmatism, the Self, Transactions, the Stream of Consciousness, Radical Empiricism, Motor Theory of Consciousness (MTC), Phronesis, Functionalism, Neo-realism, Epiphenomenalism

Make a post on the discussion board showing the points you have as an answer and also be sure to reply to at least one other person's post.