Define Psychological and Structural Functionalism

question 39

Essay

Define psychological and structural functionalism. Do you think that these approaches are compatible with cultural ecology and cultural materialism? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Memory

The ability to store, retain, and subsequently retrieve information when needed.

Automaticity

The ability to perform tasks without occupying the mind with the low-level details, typically resulting from learning, repetition, and practice.

Little Effort

A minimal amount of work or exertion required to achieve something.

Process Information

The act of taking in, interpreting, and making sense of data or stimuli from the environment.