11. What is FUNCTIONALISM? How does it work? What does it look like?What is a real world example? Type a response

Functionalism is a psychological theory that views mental life and behavior in terms of active adaptation to one's environment. It focuses on how mental processes function to help individuals adapt to their surroundings. In essence, it explores the purpose of thoughts and behaviors rather than their individual components. A real-world example could be understanding how memory helps individuals learn and adapt to new information.