Functionalism

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Functionalism is any theory or approach that emphasises, utility or purpose

In psychology it is a term with several senses:

For functionalism in psychology and cognitive science, see Functionalism (psychology)

For functionalism in the philosophy of mind, see Functionalism (philosophy of mind)

For functionalism in sociology, see Functionalism (sociology).

For structural-functionalism in anthropology, see structural functionalism

For functionalism in linguistics, see Functional grammar