Professor Greta Is a Psychologist Who Takes a Functionalist Approach

question 105

Multiple Choice

Professor Greta is a psychologist who takes a functionalist approach.Which of the following topics would be LEAST interesting to her?

• A) habits such as smoking
• B) raw sensations experienced when one drinks coffee
• C) beliefs about parenting
• D) emotions experienced when one is in a new situation

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Definitions:

Membranous Labyrinth

A complex system of membrane-covered tubes and chambers within the inner ear, responsible for hearing and balance.

Semicircular Canal

One of three looped structures in the inner ear that are responsible for maintaining balance by detecting head rotation.

Nerve Endings

The terminations of nerve fibers that are responsible for sensing stimuli from the environment or within the body.

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for hearing.