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Psychology's Early History

Question 4 • 53040de1 ECAD Fall 2026 - Q2 - Psychology - S1

Summarize the difference between structuralism and functionalism.

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Structuralism focused on breaking conscious experience into its basic elements, often through introspection. Functionalism focused on the purposes of thoughts and behaviors and how they help people adapt to their environment.

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