The Major Emphasis of Functionalism Was

question 67

Multiple Choice

The major emphasis of functionalism was

• A) the unconscious.
• B) the function of conscious mental experience.
• C) the perception of whole units or patterns.
• D) the analysis of the basic elements of conscious mental experience.

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Definitions:

Mirroring Others' Actions

The subconscious imitation of the gestures, speech patterns, or attitudes of another person, often as a social bonding mechanism.

Brain Areas

Refer to specific regions within the brain that are responsible for different functions and processes, such as the frontal lobes for decision making and the hippocampus for memory.

Unfamiliar Setting

A situation or environment that is not known or recognized by an individual, often leading to feelings of discomfort or anxiety due to unfamiliarity.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior positively benefits a species by influencing the evolutionary fitness of the species, thus leading to adaptation through natural selection.