Which of the following people played a key role in establishing psychology as a scientific discipline in the United States?
A) William James
B) Sigmund Freud
C) B. F. Skinner
D) Abraham Maslow

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William James is considered one of the founders of American psychology and played a significant role in establishing psychology as a scientific discipline in the United States. He wrote the influential textbook "The Principles of Psychology" and was a proponent of functionalism, which emphasized the practical applications of psychology. While Freud, Skinner, and Maslow also had notable contributions to psychology, they did not play as significant of a role in the establishment of psychology as a scientific discipline in the United States.

Which of the Following People Played a Key Role in Establishing