The Goal in Functionalism Is To

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Multiple Choice

The goal in functionalism is to:

• A)understand the purpose of immediate conscious experience
• B)understand immediate conscious experience by breaking it down into basic elements
• C)discover how changes in the environment can lead to changes in measurable behavior
• D)understand how memories and mental processes produce problem behavior

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Definitions:

Performance Goals

Objectives aimed at improving the efficiency, output, or quality of work by an individual or team within an organizational context.

Self-Comparison

The act of comparing one's own abilities, achievements, and characteristics with those of others, often leading to self-evaluation or self-improvement.

Outcome Goals

Objectives or targets that individuals aim to achieve as a result of their actions, often focusing on the end result of activities rather than on the actions themselves.

Collective Efficacy

The shared belief within a group or community in their collective ability to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve certain goals.