Williams James's book titled Principles of Psychology provided the basis for the development of a new school of psychology called behaviorism.

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Williams James's book Principles of Psychology had a significant impact on the development of psychology, but it did not provide the basis for behaviorism. The foundation of behaviorism is attributed to John B. Watson and his famous article "Psychology as the Behaviorist Views It," which was published in 1913, several years after Principles of Psychology was published (in 1890). Therefore, the correct answer is B, False.

Williams James's Book Titled Principles of Psychology Provided the Basis