Answer to Question #233097 in Psychology for Bola

Question

Briefly contrast structuralism versus functionalism

Answer 1

Structuralism seeks the study of the structure of the mind and consciousness as the goal of psychology while functionalism seeks to understand the purpose of the mind and consciousness is the aim of psychology.

Structuralism seeks to divide the mind into mental elements while functionalism seeks to help the organism to adapt to the environment.

Structuralism used introspection that is examining and becoming aware of one's own consciousness, feeling and emotions whereas functionalism focuses on applications with the help of mental testing and behavioral methods.