Structuralism, a historical school of thought in psychology, examined the
A) brains of various animals to develop an atlas of the common and unique brain structures.
B) structure of the human mind via introspection and describing perceptions.
C) evolutionary advantages of different structures of consciousness (e.g., dreaming, attention).
D) role played by stimulation and perception in the development of cognitive structures.

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Structuralism, pioneered by Wilhelm Wundt and Edward B. Titchener, focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components. Researchers attempted to understand the structure of the mind by analyzing the individual elements of conscious experience through introspection.

Structuralism, a Historical School of Thought in Psychology, Examined the