Which perspective below is CORRECTLY matched with its description?
A) structuralism -- emphasized the purpose of mental processes
B) functionalism -- emphasized the elements of mental experience
C) behaviorism -- emphasized the unconscious determinants of behavior
D) Gestalt psychology -- emphasized the organization of perception

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Gestalt psychology emphasized the organization of perception, specifically how we perceive and perceive patterns as whole entities rather than as individual parts. Structuralism focused on breaking down mental processes into their component parts, while functionalism emphasized the adaptive functions of mental processes. Behaviorism focused on observable behaviors and how they are influenced by learned associations and environmental factors.

Which Perspective Below Is CORRECTLY Matched with Its Description