Imagine That You Are a Functionalist Involved in the Study

question 24

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you are a functionalist involved in the study of intelligence. Which of the following questions are you most likely to ask?

• A) Does intelligence promote self-esteem?
• B) Can intelligence be rewarded?
• C) What is the nature of unconscious influence on intelligence?
• D) How does intelligence help us to adapt to the environment?
• E) What parts of the brain are involved in intelligent behaviour?

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Definitions:

Eighteenth-Century

The period from 1701 to 1800, marking the 18th century in the Gregorian calendar.

Liberalism

A political and moral philosophy that emphasizes individual freedom, democracy, and equal rights, advocating for government policies that protect personal liberties.

Checks and Balances

A foundational principle in the constitution of many democratic countries, designed to ensure that no single branch of government becomes too powerful, by providing each branch with powers to check the others.

Republicanism

A political ideology centered on citizenship in a state organized as a republic under which the people hold popular sovereignty.