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Definition Functionalism in psychology is a theoretical perspective that focuses on understanding mental processes and behaviors in terms of their adaptive functions and purposes. Unlike structuralism, which emphasizes breaking down the mind into its basic com...

Overview William James (1842-1910) was an influential American philosopher and psychologist who is often regarded as the father of modern American psychology. He was a key figure in the development of pragmatism, a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the p...