The structuralists were important in the history of psychology because they:
A) examined consciousness and the structure of mental processes.
B) were the first to use brain-scanning techniques to learn about the structure of the brain.
C) realized the limits of introspection and focused on the function of behaviors.
D) were strongly influenced by Charles Darwin.

Question

The structuralists were important in the history of psychology because they:
A) examined consciousness and the structure of mental processes. 
B) were the first to use brain-scanning techniques to learn about the structure of the brain.
C) realized the limits of introspection and focused on the function of behaviors.
D) were strongly influenced by Charles Darwin.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structuralists were concerned with examining the structure of the mind and conscious experience through introspection. They believed that by breaking down conscious experiences into their component parts, they could better understand the workings of the mind.

The Structuralists Were Important in the History of Psychology Because