Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Aim of the Functionalist

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the aim of the functionalist perspective?

• A) Functionalism seeks to identify what the mind contains.
• B) Functionalism seeks to determine the purpose of mental processes.
• C) Functionalism seeks to determine how mental experience is organized.
• D) Functionalism seeks to understand the influence of the unconscious mind.

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Definitions:

National Identity

A sense of a nation as a cohesive whole, as represented by distinctive traditions, culture, and language.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Land Rights

Legal rights to own, use, and control land, often subject to national and local laws, customs, or agreements.

Racially Inferior

A debunked and discriminatory belief that one race is inherently less capable or valuable than another.