Structuralists focused on ____, whereas functionalists focused on ____
a. elements of the mind; adaptability of the mind
b. objective measurements; subjects' self-reports
c. adaptability of the mind; introspection
d. the continuous flow of mental activity; breaking down mental structures into smaller units
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