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Psychology is the science of the act of experiencing, and deals with the whole system of such acts as they make up menta
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"Psychology is the science of the act of experiencing, and deals with the whole system of such acts as they make up mental life"

- Samuel Alexander

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This quote by Samuel Alexander suggests that psychology is a science that studies the act of experiencing and the entire system of such acts that make up mental life. It suggests that psychology is interested in understanding the psychological processes that happen when we experience something. This includes the thoughts, sensations, and behaviors that are connected with the experience. It also recommends that psychology is worried about understanding how these mental procedures communicate with each other and how they influence our total psychological health. By studying the act of experiencing, psychology can assist us much better understand how our psychological procedures work and how we can utilize them to our advantage.

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Australia Flag This quote is written / told by Samuel Alexander between January 6, 1859 and September 13, 1938. He/she was a famous Philosopher from Australia. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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