The Main Difference Between Functionalism and Structuralism Is That Functionalism

question 74

Multiple Choice

The main difference between functionalism and structuralism is that functionalism focuses on ___ while structuralism emphasizes ___.

• A) predicting behaviour; previous learned experiences
• B) optical illusions as experimental techniques; introspection
• C) the purpose of the mind; the basic elements of the mind
• D) the conscious mind; the unconscious mind

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Definitions:

Individual Firm's Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the quantity of a good that a single firm is willing and able to sell at different prices.

Perfect Competition

A market structure where numerous small firms compete against each other, and products are identical, leading to no single company influencing the market price.

Profit-Maximizing

The strategy employed by an enterprise to determine the price and output that yields the maximum profit.

Loss-Minimizing

A strategy or approach aimed at reducing the amount of losses an individual or organization may incur.