Functionalism in Psychology Quiz

What was the primary focus of functionalism in contrast to structuralism?

• Understanding the elements of consciousness

• Studying the introspective elements of the mind

• Exploring the practical applications of research

• Analyzing the subjective experience of consciousness

Which theory heavily influenced William James in developing functionalism?

• Skinner's operant conditioning

• Freud's psychoanalytic theory

• Darwin's theory of evolution

• Pavlov's classical conditioning

Where was the theory of functionalism formalized in the late 19th century?

• Yale University

• Columbia University

• University of Chicago

• Harvard University

Who was a notable figure at Columbia University contributing to functionalism?

• John Dewey

• Edward Thorndike

• William James

• Sigmund Freud

What field developed alongside functional psychology, leading to breakthroughs in brain organization?

• Experimental psychology

• Developmental psychology

• Cognitive psychology

• Behavioral psychology