In the early part of the past century, psychologists who broke down thought processes into their basic elements and analyzed them were called structuralists. What term might we use to describe psychologists with similar interests today?
A) Gestalt
B) cognitive
C) behavioral
D) humanistic

Question

In the early part of the past century, psychologists who broke down thought processes into their basic elements and analyzed them were called structuralists. What term might we use to describe psychologists with similar interests today?
A) Gestalt 
B) cognitive 
C) behavioral
D) humanistic

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Psychologists with similar interests today would be described as cognitive, as they focus on the mental processes of perception, thinking, and problem-solving.

In the Early Part of the Past Century, Psychologists Who