Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
Katie Ramstack
PSY/310
December 1. 2014
Sara Molloy
Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
University of Phoenix Material
Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
Complete the following table:
Structuralism
Functionalism
Main Components
-Structuralism is the school of thought that identifies the components of the mind.
-The main focus of structuralism is breaking down the mental processes into components and see how they interact with each other.
-Determine laws that the elements of consciousness were associated with.
-Connect the elements of psychological conditions.
-Structuralism was founded by Edward B. Titchener, whose teacher was William Wundt.
-Mental functions are how people function or adapt to the world around them.
-Functions in real world situations.
-Functionalism was founded by William James.
-The four points of functionalism are adaptation, integration, latency, and goal-attainment.
Contributions to the field of Psychology
-Structuralism was the catalyst for school of thought. Titchener says that people use their consciousness based upon their sensations.
-He founded the Society of Experimental Psychologists.
-Some forms of introspective are used still in the forms of psychophysics and cognitive psychology.
-Formed the basis of comparative psychology with a focus of animal psychology.
-Instead of the thoughts of consciousness, there was an emphasis on functions.
- An acceptance of methodology.
- Focus on individual differences.
Criticisms
-Edward Titchener did not move on with the times. “As a result, many psychologist came to regard his structural psychology as a futile attempt to cling to antiquated principles and methods,” (Schultz & Schultz, pg. 98).
-Introspection alters the way that consciousness was intended to be studied. Titchener could not explain introspection.
-Auguste Comte argued that the mind could not think for itself, and Henry Maudsley expressed that
Katie Ramstack
PSY/310
December 1. 2014
Sara Molloy
Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
University of Phoenix Material
Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet
Complete the following table:
Structuralism
Functionalism
Main Components
-Structuralism is the school of thought that identifies the components of the mind.
-The main focus of structuralism is breaking down the mental processes into components and see how they interact with each other.
-Determine laws that the elements of consciousness were associated with.
-Connect the elements of psychological conditions.
-Structuralism was founded by Edward B. Titchener, whose teacher was William Wundt.
-Mental functions are how people function or adapt to the world around them.
-Functions in real world situations.
-Functionalism was founded by William James.
-The four points of functionalism are adaptation, integration, latency, and goal-attainment.
Contributions to the field of Psychology
-Structuralism was the catalyst for school of thought. Titchener says that people use their consciousness based upon their sensations.
-He founded the Society of Experimental Psychologists.
-Some forms of introspective are used still in the forms of psychophysics and cognitive psychology.
-Formed the basis of comparative psychology with a focus of animal psychology.
-Instead of the thoughts of consciousness, there was an emphasis on functions.
- An acceptance of methodology.
- Focus on individual differences.
Criticisms
-Edward Titchener did not move on with the times. “As a result, many psychologist came to regard his structural psychology as a futile attempt to cling to antiquated principles and methods,” (Schultz & Schultz, pg. 98).
-Introspection alters the way that consciousness was intended to be studied. Titchener could not explain introspection.
-Auguste Comte argued that the mind could not think for itself, and Henry Maudsley expressed that