If a functionalist from the 1870s were alive today, where would we most likely find him?
A) in a laboratory, studying principles of perception
B) in a school, working to improve teaching methods
C) in a mountain retreat, contemplating the meaning of life
D) in a sleep laboratory, trying to determine if our need for sleep is biologically based

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Functionalists from the 1870s were interested in how mental processes help individuals adapt to their environments. Improving teaching methods in schools aligns with their focus on practical applications of psychological knowledge to enhance human adaptation and efficiency.

If a Functionalist from the 1870s Were Alive Today, Where