A proponent of functionalism would most likely be found in a
A) forest, studying the observable behavior of animals.
B) classroom, working to improve teaching methods.
C) laboratory, trying to identify the basic components of perception.
D) sweat lodge, meditating about the meaning of life.

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Functionalism focuses on the function or purpose of mental processes and behavior, rather than the structure or components. Therefore, someone interested in improving teaching methods (as in a classroom) would be more likely to approach education from a functionalist perspective.

A Proponent of Functionalism Would Most Likely Be Found in a