12 Questions
Charles Darwin changed the focus of the new psychology from the structure of ______ to its functions.
consciousness
Functionalism is a school of thought that is concerned with how the ______ functions or how it is used by an organism to adapt to its environment.
mind
Galton's work was on the problem of measuring ______ differences.
individual
Al-Jahiz, a young scholar from Iraq, wrote about ______ selection.
natural
Al-Jahiz wrote about how animals had to adapt to their environments to ______.
survive
Al-Jahiz believed that God had created all ______ beings in their various forms.
living
What was the primary emphasis of Functionalism in psychology?
Understanding the role of the mind in adapting to the environment
What concept did Al-Jahiz approach in his book, The Book of Animals?
Natural selection
What was the main focus of Galton's work in psychology?
Measuring individual differences in cognitive abilities
What was Aristotle's contribution to the concept of evolution?
Understanding the gradations in nature
What was the main theme of Al-Jahiz's Book of Animals?
The adaptation of animals to their environments
What was the underlying assumption of Functionalism in psychology?
The mind functions to adapt to its environment
Test your knowledge on Functionalism, a school of thought in psychology that focuses on the mind's functions and adaptations to its environment. Learn about Charles Darwin's influence and the practical consequences of this approach.
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