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English noun: functionalism

1. functionalism (cognition) a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment


Broader (hypernym)scientific theory


Domain categorypsychological science, psychology

2. functionalism (cognition) any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose


Broader (hypernym)doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought









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