According to William James, understanding the activities of mind for adjustment to the environment is important rather than the composition, is studied in the school of___________?
Correct answer: A. Functionalism
- A. Functionalism
- B. Cognitive psychology
- C. Behaviourism
- D. Gestalt psychology
Explanation
Functionalism asks how mental activities help an organism adjust to its environment, whereas structuralism asks what the mind is composed of. William James was a leading functionalist.
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