Explanation Reasons for correct statement: Option a. is given as, “functionalist; structuralists”. Psychologist Williams James is considered as functionalist who proposed a theory called functionalism. According to his theory, society is an arrangement of interrelated fragments which are combined to maintain balance and social equilibrium. Thus, the consciousness influences people to adapt to their environments. Thus, it helps to understand an individual’s mind and behavior. Hence, William James is considered as functionalist. Psychologists Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener are considered as structuralists as they proposed a theory called structuralism. Wilhelm proposed that structuralism is incorporated with self-examination that explains the elements of consciousness. Titchener added the scope and psychological process in a precise and systematic manner to Wundt’s theory. Thus, the structuralism explains the method to understand the relationship of an individual to elements to system and culture. Hence, they are called structuralists. Therefore, option a. is the correct answer. Reasons for incorrect statement: Option b...

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Concept introduction: Psychology is the branch of science that incorporates the behavior, thought, emotion, personality, and motivation. Psychological studies mainly employed to improve mental disorder, self-help, and performance. It involves mainly for examining the mind of an individual and identifying the actions that influence an individual.

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