Although functionalism faded away as a theoretical force in psychology,historians credit it with two important contributions to the discipline that includes the development of
A) behaviorism and applied psychology.
B) psychoanalysis and behaviorism.
C) behaviorism and introspection.
D) women psychologists and applied psychology.

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Functionalism laid the groundwork for the development of behaviorism, which became a major force in psychology. It also contributed to the growth of applied psychology, which focused on using psychological principles to solve practical problems. Psychoanalysis and introspection were not directly influenced by functionalism, and while women psychologists did make contributions during this time period, their development cannot be solely attributed to functionalism.

Although Functionalism Faded Away as a Theoretical Force in Psychology,historians