Which of the Following Statements Correctly Differentiates Between Structuralism and Functionalism

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between structuralism and functionalism in early psychology?

• A)Functionalism focused on the elements of the mind; structuralism focused on the purpose of thoughts.
• B)Functionalism focused on the purposes of the mind; structuralism focused on the elemental parts of mental processes.
• C)Functionalism relied on introspection; structuralism relied on a stream of consciousness.
• D)Functionalism was about the "why" of the mind; structuralism was about the "what" of the mind.

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