functionalism

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Noun functionalism has 2 senses

functionalism - a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
--₁ is a kind of scientific theory
functionalism - any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose
--₂ is a kind of doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism