Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species had its strongest influence on the _____ school of thought in psychology.
A) functionalist
B) humanistic
C) structuralist
D) psychoanalytic

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The functionalist school of thought in psychology was heavily influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution and its emphasis on the adaptive function of behavior. Functionalists sought to understand how behaviors and mental processes helped individuals adapt and survive in their environments, which is consistent with Darwin's ideas about natural selection. The other schools of thought listed (humanistic, structuralist, and psychoanalytic) were not as directly influenced by Darwin's theory of evolution.

Charles Darwin's on the Origin of Species Had Its Strongest