The functionalist strongly influenced by _________?
Correct answer: B. Charles Darwin
- A. Willhelm Wundt
- B. Charles Darwin
- C. J. B. Watson
- D. William James
Explanation
Functionalism was strongly influenced by Darwin’s theory of evolution because it examined how mental processes and behaviour help organisms adapt to their environment. William James developed American functionalism, but Darwin provided its major intellectual influence.
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