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History of Psychology Chapter 7 Functionalism: Development and Founding I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology James did not found functional psychology James did influence the movement of functional psychology I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology A. Jame’s early life From wealthy family Educated in England, France, German, Italy, Switzerland,and US. Illness and family Travel is a way of coping with his restlessness Used will power to cure his depression I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology B. Jamess career 1 . abandoned chemistry: lab work too demanding 2. medicine: little interest 3. rejected biology: could not tolerate the precise collecting and physical demands of field work 4. interested in learning from Helmholtz and Wundt I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology 5. 1875-1876: taught his first course in psychology a. first time experimental psychology taught in United States  6. 1890: Principles of psychology: 12-year effort a. most influential psychology textbook ever I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology 7. 1890s: recognized as Americas leading philosopher 8. 1899: Talks to Teachers The beginning of educational psychology Applying psychology in classrooms I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology C. The Principles of Psychology a. goal of psychology: study of living people as they adapt to their environment b. function of consciousness: is required for survival c. emphasizes nonrational aspects of human nature e.g., Emotion or passion d. beliefs are determined by emotional factors I. William James (1842-1910): Anticipator of Functional Psychology D. The subject matter of psychology: A new look at consciousness 1.phenomena: is the subject matter of psychology and is to be found in immediate experience 2. conditions: the importance of the body, especi