Functional psychology

Psychological school of thought

Functional psychology or functionalism refers to a psychological school of thought that was a direct outgrowth of Darwinian thinking, which focuses attention on the utility and purpose of behavior that has been modified over years of human existence. Edward L. Thorndike, best known for his experiments with trial-and-error learning, came to be known as the leader of the loosely defined movement. This movement arose in the U.S. in the late 19th century in direct contrast to Edward Titchener's structuralism, which focused on the contents of consciousness rather than the motives and ideals of human behavior.

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