Functionalists Believed That Psychology Should Be the Study Of

question 154

Multiple Choice

Functionalists believed that psychology should be the study of:

• A) the elements of conscious experience.
• B) mind-body dualism.
• C) observable behavior.
• D) adaptive processes.

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Definitions:

Attitude Function

The psychological purpose that an attitude serves for an individual, such as ego-defensive or value-expressive functions.

Accessible

Easy to approach, reach, enter, or use by people of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

Multiple-Act Criterion

Term for a general behavioural index based on an average or combination of several specific behaviours.

Subjective Norm

The perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a particular behavior, based on the expectations of others.