Which school of thought brought the study of animals to psychology and also promoted educational psychology and industrial psychology?
A) structuralism
B) functionalism
C) humanistic psychology
D) Gestalt psychology

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Functionalism brought the study of animals to psychology and also promoted educational psychology and industrial psychology. Functionalists such as William James believed that behavior evolved in order to adapt to the environment and fulfill specific purposes. This led to the development of applied psychology, including educational and industrial psychology.

Which School of Thought Brought the Study of Animals to Psychology