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Definition of Functionalism
1. Noun. A psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment.
Category relationships: Psychological Science, Psychology
Derivative terms: Functionalist
2. Noun. Any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose.
Derivative terms: Functionalist
Definition of Functionalism
1. Noun. (architecture) A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction ¹
2. Noun. (philosophy) The definition of mental states in terms of their causes and effects ¹
3. Noun. (social science) The idea that social and cultural cohesion are a function of the interdependence and interactions of the institutions of a society ¹
4. Noun. (psychology) A general school of thought that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the person's environment ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Functionalism
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Medical Definition of Functionalism
1. A branch of psychology concerned with the function of mental processes in man and animals, especially the role of the mind, intellect, emotions, and behaviour in an individual's adaptation to the environment. Compare: structuralism. (05 Mar 2000)
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