Which is an example of functionalism?
A. Some songbirds have highly developed brain structures which allow them to learn and produce songs.
B. A rare mutation results in new feather color that serves no purpose in a bird.
C. Being infected with a parasite causes changes in the host animals' behavior, which serves no purpose for the parasite or host.
D. The development of an efficient metabolism results in increased obesity in an environment with plentiful food sources.
Answer: A
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