INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
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FUNCTIONALISM<br />
WILLIAM JAMES<br />
( 1842 -1910 )<br />
He concerned with ongoing conscious<br />
experience and behaviour.<br />
To study how humans use their minds to<br />
think and act.<br />
Influenced by Darwin's theory and the<br />
pragmatism philosophy<br />
Also believed that introspection is a way<br />
people can learn psychology (self-reflection)<br />
Use more objectives measures ( recording<br />
devices and mental activities)
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