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Colista Sutherland
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Which early school of thought in psychology was most clearly focused on understanding the adaptive value of complex mental processes?

A) structuralism
B) behaviorism
C) psychiatry
D) functionalism

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and psychology that focuses on the roles or functions that an institution, behavior, or mental state serves in society or an organism.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the survival and reproduction chances of an organism in its environment.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, problem-solving, and remembering.

  • Value the broad spectrum of viewpoints and methodologies in interpreting the behavior of humans and animals.
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