Functionalism

Question 1

who is the founder of functionalism ?

Answer 1

William James

Question 2

Functionalism point 1

Answer 2

Functionalism emphasised the functions pf the human mind and its elements such as the awareness and perception of events

Question 3

functionalism point 2

Answer 3

Functionalists posits that our mental state and behaviours are survival mechanism, in line with our inherent biological goals

Question 4

Functionalism point 3

Answer 4

Under functionalism, the human mind seen as unstable and static however the human mind is a changing and adaptable which is referred to as the stream of consciousness by James

Question 5

Which theory was the functionalism school of though influenced by

Answer 5

The theory of evolution by Charles Darwin

Question 6

How did the theory of evolution influence functionalism

Answer 6

The theory of evolution influenced functionalists to view learning as a process of change and adaption

Question 7

what methods did functionlists use

Answer 7

methods of direct observation
laboratory experiments
these methods were used to indicate the functions of the consciousness and how it is adaptive and relates to real life behaviours

Question 8

What study did functionalism initiate

Answer 8

Under functionalism the study of individual differences was initiated

Question 9

Why is the measurement of individual difference important to I-O psychologists

Answer 9

The measurements of individual differences influenced the origins and expansion of work psychology and represent a major area in the specialisation skill for I-O psychology

Question 10

What criticism did the functionalism school of thought face

Answer 10

Functionalism was criticised for only emphasising functional behaviour learning whereas the dynamics of human nature involves many other aspects

Question 11

What is functionalism concerned about?

Answer 11

Functionalism is more concerned with the capability of the mind than the process of thought