Both structuralists and functionalists agreed that:
A) psychology should focus not on the study of conscious experience, but rather on the investigation of observable behaviors.
B) psychologists should directly observe the behaviors of animals in natural settings.
C) psychology should study conscious experience.
D) psychological findings should be applied to areas like education, mental illness, health, and child rearing.

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Both structuralists and functionalists were interested in studying conscious experience, though they approached it differently. Structuralists focused on the components of consciousness, while functionalists emphasized its purpose and function.

Both Structuralists and Functionalists Agreed That