William James suggested that consciousness should be examined depending on the purpose of the mental processes involved, as suggested by _____, rather than trying to break it down into specific elements as suggested by _____.

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William James was a major proponent of functionalism, which emphasizes the purpose or function of mental processes. This is in contrast to structuralism, which seeks to break down consciousness into individual elements. Therefore, the correct answer is A) functionalism, structuralism.

William James Suggested That Consciousness Should Be Examined Depending on the Purpose