While Structuralists Held That Psychology Should Study the Basic Elements

question 45

Multiple Choice

While structuralists held that psychology should study the basic elements of consciousness, functionalists argued that psychology should concentrate on:

• A) how the elements of consciousness are organized into holistic thinking.
• B) the reasons behind consciousness.
• C) the innate human drive to grow and actualize.
• D) unconscious motivating factors.

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Definitions:

Hammer

A tool typically used for pounding nails into, or extracting nails from, some other object. Generally features a handle and a heavy head.

Anvil

A heavy iron block typically used in metalworking upon which metal can be hammered and shaped.

Stirrup

A small U-shaped bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations from the anvil to the cochlea. Alternatively, it refers to a device attached to the saddle in horse riding, supporting the rider's foot.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates, indicating that the frequency of the sound wave is mimicked by the firing rate of the auditory nerve.