If a Functionalist from the 1870s Were Alive Today, Where

question 62

Multiple Choice

If a functionalist from the 1870s were alive today, where would we most likely find him?

• A) in a laboratory, studying principles of perception
• B) in a school, working to improve teaching methods
• C) in a mountain retreat, contemplating the meaning of life
• D) in a sleep laboratory, trying to determine if our need for sleep is biologically based
• E) in a hospital doing research into the neurochemicals that have survived various "levels" of human evolution

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Definitions:

Adjustment

The process of adapting or conforming to new conditions or environments, often used in psychology to describe how individuals cope with stress or change.

Wolfgang Köhler

A German psychologist and phenomenologist who was one of the founders of Gestalt psychology, emphasizing the holistic nature of perception.

Psychology Laboratory

A specialized facility designed for conducting research, experiments, and teaching in psychology, often involving both human and animal subjects.

Founded

Established or initiated, especially referring to the creation of an institution, organization, or company.