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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Some Problems of Philosophy Section II (Chapters VIII-Appendix).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fechner is the founder of ______________.
(a) Biology.
(b) Research psychology.
(c) Scientific psychology.
(d) Modern philosophy.

2. What does James describe as the second virtue of pluralism?
(a) Pessimistic outlook.
(b) Melioristic outlook.
(c) Rational outlook.
(d) Optimistic outlook.

3. Chapter 1 discuss the importance of which field?
(a) Biochemistry.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Psychology.
(d) Anatomy.

4. What does James describe as occurring when the whole changes all things contained within it must also change as a singular act?
(a) Inductive reasoning.
(b) Immanent operation.
(c) Logical operation.
(d) Singular operation.

5. According to James, the more dramatic examples of conversion tend to be which of the following?
(a) True.
(b) Temporary.
(c) Permanent.
(d) False.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does James attribute to the love of wisdom?

2. What does James identify as a "sick soul"?

3. What term is defined as the function of consciousness?

4. Who stated that infinity defies enumeration?

5. What viewpoint does James believe tends to retreat and accommodate?

(see the answer key)

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