functionalism

Noun
  1. A psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment (synset 106149505)
    referred to in: psychological science, psychology - the science of mental life
    is a type of: scientific theory - a theory that explains scientific observations
  2. Any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose (synset 105970910)
    is a type of: doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

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