his videos describes the key points of functionalism. The points mentioned in slides are core points. These points are important for paper point of view https://youtu.be/kGyZHDa21pM

1. Key points
Mcqs
Functionalism (against
structuralism)
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2. Exponent
• William James (1842-1910)
• Father of Psychology(USA)
• First general textbook on psychology
• The principles of psychology (1890)
• Influenced by Charles Darwin Theory (Theory of evolution)
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3. Jhon Dewey
Harvey carr

4. Function of mind
is important than
structure
• Structuralism does not reveal anything,
what mind does/function
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5. There is
no way to separate
ideas thought or
sensation
• Consciousness or experience cannot be
broken down into structures, Conscious
experience are like river that was always
changing and flowing
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6. Function
of nervous system
develop habits
• Favors functional curricula, method and
learning techniques.
• Function/practice according to
environment is important
• Paved the way for applied research
• More scientific more practical
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7. Focus on elements of consciousness Purpose of conscious and behavior
Structure of mind is important Function of mind is important
Consciousness or experience can be broken down
into structures
Consciousness or experience cannot be broken
down into structures
Utilize introspection method Utilize questioner and inventory mental tests
Subjective approach Objective approach

8. • Functionalism was against the school of psychology Structuralism
• What the mind functions and how its function Functionalism
• William James is related to the school of thought Functionalism
• Principle of psychology was written by William James
• William James was influenced by Darwin theory
• Jhon Dewy and Harvey carr are exponent of Functionalism
• Father of psychology is known as William James
• Consciousness or experience cannot be broken down into Functionalism
structures
• William James era (1842-1910)

9. • More scientific more practical approach of psychology Functionalism
• Emphasis on function ability of content Functionalism
• School of thought that deals with adjustment of organism Functionalism
• Introduction of techniques like questionnaire ,mental tests Functionalism
• Function of mind is important than structure Functionalism
• There is no way to separate ideas thought or sensation Functionalism
• Function of nervous system develop habits Functionalism