An analytical explanation that may include subcomponents and their relation to one another, For example, describing the act and processes of memory in consecutive  order.

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The first step in studying behavior is describing what we want to study. A description may reflect end goals, explanations of specific processes, functions, etc. Using both structural and functional descriptions will provide a more focused description. 

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Breedlove, S. & Watson, N. (2017). Behavioral neuroscience, eighth edition. Oxford University Press.

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Structural Description

A functional description of behavior includes results and mechanisms of a specific behavior. For example, explaining how the process of memory aids in learning.

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