Which Early School of Psychology Was Most Concerned with the Adaptive

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Multiple Choice

Which early school of psychology was most concerned with the adaptive importance of mental processes?

• A)structuralism
• B)functionalism
• C)behaviourism
• D)empiricism

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Definitions:

Tribal Societies

Societies organized primarily on kinship and lineage with social, economic, and political structures governed by traditions and customs.

Feudal Societies

Societies characterized by a hierarchical system of governance based on land ownership and service, prevalent in medieval Europe.

Charismatic Authority

Charismatic authority is a type of leadership where the leader's influence is based on their personal charm and the devotion they inspire in their followers, rather than traditional or legal power.

Higher Authority

An entity or individual possessing greater power, control, or influence over others, often used in the context of organizational decision-making or religious belief.