Definition of functionalisms Functionalisms

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Noun Plural: functionalisms
functionalism - a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
		scientific theory a theory that explains scientific observations; "scientific theories must be falsifiable"
		psychological science, psychology the science of mental life
functionalism - any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose
		doctrine, ism, philosophical system, school of thought, philosophy a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

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functionalism (Noun)
A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction.
functionalism (Noun)
The definition of mental states in terms of their causes and effects.
functionalism (Noun)
The idea that social and cultural cohesion are a function of the interdependence and interactions of the institutions of a society.
functionalism (Noun)
A general school of thought that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the person's environment.