Associations to the word «Functionalism»

Wiktionary

FUNCTIONALISM, noun. (architecture) A doctrine, in several fields, that the function of something should be reflected in its design and the materials used in its construction
FUNCTIONALISM, noun. (philosophy) The definition of mental states in terms of their causes and effects
FUNCTIONALISM, noun. (social science) The idea that social and cultural cohesion are a function of the interdependence and interactions of the institutions of a society
FUNCTIONALISM, noun. (psychology) A general school of thought that considers psychological phenomena in terms of their role in adaptation to the person's environment

Dictionary definition

FUNCTIONALISM, noun. A psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment.
FUNCTIONALISM, noun. Any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose.

Wise words

Love. Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write. The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.
Ray Bradbury