Question

Define structuralism and functionalism and explain their similarities and differences.

Answer 1

Answer:-Structuralism is the field concerned with discovering the basic elements of consciousness and...

-Functionalism is the field concerned with how mental processes help organisms adapt to their environment.

-Wilhelm Wundt established structuralism; he broke down consciousness into its two basic elements- subjective feelings and objective sensations.

-William James established functionalism; James disagreed with the functionalists and believed that consciousness couldn't be broken down as structuralists believed because it was a continuous stream of consciousness.

-Similarities are that subjective feelings and objective sensations are included in a continuous stream of consciousness as well as many other things. Organisms can adapt to their environment by using their subjective feelings and objective sensations and thoughts in order to solve problems that occur in their environment.