Samantha Craig

Structuralism and Functionalism Worksheet

Complete the following table:

Structuralism

Functionalism

Main Components

Connects elements with matching physiological conditionsReduces conscious processes to their simplest form of components Focuses on mental functionsStudying how people adapt to, and able to function in different environments

Contributions to the field of Psychology

A new method of research provided Emphasized mainly on functions rather than the structure of the consciousnessFocused on measurement and description of each individuals differences

Criticisms

Titchener was not able to provide a clear meaning of what introspection wasThe counscious experience that is being studied is altered by introspection.There was a very limited concept of this field Many believed that approaches that deviated from the introspective analysis of the mind would not be called psychology. Functionalism focused on practical concersNot seen as an applied science