Roger and Amanda are attempting to define consciousness."What is consciousness? What does consciousness consist of?" asks Roger.Amanda says,"I think it would be more helpful to think about the purpose of consciousness.For example,how does it help us adapt to our environment?" Roger takes a____ approach to defining consciousness,while Amanda takes a____ approach.
A) structuralist; behavioral
B) behavioral; structuralist
C) functionalist; structuralist
D) structuralist; functionalist

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Roger is focusing on the structure or components of consciousness, which aligns with a structuralist approach. Amanda is considering the purpose or function of consciousness in adaptation, which is a functionalist perspective.

Roger and Amanda Are Attempting to Define Consciousness