The structuralist school of psychology viewed consciousness as _____________?

Correct answer: D. a set of discrete sensations

  • A. divided into three separate layers
  • B. a flow of ideas without clear boundaries
  • C. a collective unit passed down genetically
  • D. a set of discrete sensations

Explanation

Structuralists such as Wundt and Titchener analyzed consciousness into basic, discrete sensations, images, and feelings. The idea of consciousness as a continuous flow is associated with functionalist William James.

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