Presents the central tenet of American functionalism
Goal of psychology is to study people as they adapt
Function of consciousness is survival
Treats psychology as a biological science
Emphasizes nonrational aspects of human nature
Intellect operates under physiological influences
of the body
Beliefs are determined by emotional factors
Reason and concept formation affected by
human wants and needs
The Principles of Psychology (1890)
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