Which statement accurately describes a common theme among functionalist research?
a. Functionalists were primarily concerned with describing the contents of the mind.
b. Functionalists were more interested in what the mind “is” rather than what it “is for.”
c. Functionalists wanted psychology to include research on animals, children, and abnormal adults.
d. Functionalists wanted psychology to be a pure science rather than an applied science.
c. Functionalists wanted psychology to include research on animals, children, and abnormal adults.
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