Which psychologist and philosopher is credited with coining the phrase 'stream of consciousness' in the 1890 work 'The Principles of Psychology'?
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Correct answer: William James
William James used the term to describe the continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and memories in the human mind. He argued that consciousness does not appear joined together in bits, but flows like a river or stream.
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