functionalism
/ˈfʌŋkʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The idea in design and architecture that the purpose or use of an object or building should be the most important thing, not just how it looks.
- Many modern kitchen tools are based on functionalism, focusing on ease of use rather than fancy shapes.
- Functionalism in architecture led to simple, boxy buildings without extra decoration.
- The designer believed in functionalism, so she made furniture that was comfortable and practical first.
- A theory in sociology and anthropology that sees society as a system where each part (like family, school, or government) works together to keep the whole society stable.
- According to functionalism, even things like laws and religion serve a purpose for social order.
- Functionalism explains that schools teach skills and values that help society run smoothly.
- Critics of functionalism say it does not pay enough attention to conflict and inequality in society.
- A theory in psychology that focuses on how mental processes help people adapt to their environment.
- Functionalism in psychology asks questions like 'How does memory help us survive?'
- Early psychologists who followed functionalism studied how children learn to solve problems.
- Functionalism influenced the development of educational psychology by focusing on practical learning.
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