The Structuralists Were Important in the History of Psychology Because

question 51

Multiple Choice

The structuralists were important in the history of psychology because they:

• A) examined consciousness and the structure of mental processes.
• B) were the first to use brain-scanning techniques to learn about the structure of the brain.
• C) realized the limits of introspection and focused on the function of behaviors.
• D) were strongly influenced by Charles Darwin.

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