Functionalists differ from logical behaviorists in that they admit that mental states can serve as both the input and output of functional states.

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Functionalists argue that mental states are constituted by their functional roles, which means they can be both the causes (inputs) and effects (outputs) of other mental states, unlike logical behaviorists who reduce mental states to behavioral dispositions and do not typically allow for mental states to serve as inputs or outputs in this way.

Functionalists Differ from Logical Behaviorists in That They Admit That