Which of the following sequences best reflects the order in which schools of thought developed in psychology's early history?
A) structuralism $\rightarrow$ functionalism $\rightarrow$ voluntarism
B) voluntarism $\rightarrow$ functionalism $\rightarrow$ structuralism
C) voluntarism $\rightarrow$ structuralism $\rightarrow$ functionalism
D) structuralism $\rightarrow$ voluntarism $\rightarrow$ functionalism

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Voluntarism, which emphasized the importance of conscious experience and free will, was the earliest school of thought in psychology. Structuralism, which focused on breaking down the elements of consciousness, came next. Functionalism, which emphasized the adaptive functions of behavior, was the last to emerge. Therefore, the correct sequence is voluntarism, structuralism, and functionalism. This sequence is reflected in choice C.

Which of the Following Sequences Best Reflects the Order in Which