James Angell Identified Three Conceptions of a Functional Psychology

question 12

Multiple Choice

James Angell identified three conceptions of a functional psychology. Which of the following was NOT one of them?

• A)functionalism studies mental operations
• B)functionalism studies mental elements
• C)functionalism seeks to identify the fundamental utilities of consciousness
• D)functionalism is a psychophysical psychology

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