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Functionalism is the school of thought that studies the function and purpose of consciousness and behavior.

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it is a true statement

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Generally speaking, yes, it is true that Functionalism is the school of thought that studies the function and purpose of consciousness and behavior, since this school of thought focusses on the "matter" of mental states. 
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