Asked by Brian Echols on Sep 27, 2024

Which individual is known as the founder of functionalism

A)  Sigmund Freud
B)  John Watson 
C)  Wilhelm Wundt
D)  William James

Functionalism

A theory in psychology that considers mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to the person's environment.

William James

Often referred to as the father of American psychology, he was a philosopher and psychologist who was the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States, making significant contributions to psychology, especially in the areas of education, religion, and mysticism.

  • Compare and contrast the focus and approach of foundational psychologists (e.g., Wilhelm Wundt, William James, John Watson, B.F. Skinner).