Early psychologists learned that the reporting of mental experience changes the experience.This was a problem for the methods) of
A)introspection.
B)stream of consciousness.
C)introspection and stream of consciousness.
D)reaction time.

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Introspection and stream of consciousness both involve the direct examination or reporting of mental experiences. The act of reporting these experiences can alter them, making it difficult to study mental processes objectively. Introspection explicitly involves self-reporting on one's internal states, while stream of consciousness is a method that attempts to capture the flow of thoughts running through the mind, which can also be influenced by the act of observation or reporting.

Early Psychologists Learned That the Reporting of Mental Experience Changes