According to the Functionalist Perspective

question 7

Multiple Choice

According to the functionalist perspective,

• A) emotions help us meet our goals and adapt to our environment.
• B) emotions play a role in establishing and maintaining social relationships.
• C) the learning and cognitive perspectives can be combined into a unified view of emotional development.
• D) All of these

Explain the role of self-concept, self-esteem, and possible selves in motivation and behavior.

Understand the concepts of the spotlight effect and self-serving bias in influencing self-perception.

Recognize the importance of environmental and genetic influences on personality.

Understand the diverse theories of learning and cognition and their impact on personality development.

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