Functionalism made an important contribution to the science of psychology because it:
A)explained why different individuals experience stimuli differently.
B)drew the line between branches of psychology so each had its own function.
C)expanded the scope of psychology to consider such topics as emotion and observable behavior.
D)specified precisely the scope of psychology as dealing with mental processes.

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Functionalism expanded the scope of psychology to include a broader range of topics, such as emotion and observable behavior, moving beyond the focus on the structure of the mind that characterized structuralism. This approach emphasized the purpose of consciousness and behavior in adapting to the environment.

Functionalism Made an Important Contribution to the Science of Psychology