The structuralists were important in the history of psychology because they:

A) examined consciousness and the structure of mental processes.
B) were the first to use brain-scanning techniques to learn about the structure of the brain.
C) realized the limits of introspection and focused on the structure of behaviors.
D) were strongly influenced by Charles Darwin.

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Sophia Bruñidor · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The structuralists were interested in examining consciousness and the basic elements or structures of mental processes through introspection. This approach to studying the mind was the foundation of the early psychological movement, and their focus on the structure of experience paved the way for later schools of psychology, such as functionalism and behaviorism.

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