psychofunctionalism

A form of psycho-functionalism — A form of functionalism (philosophical paradigm of mind) based on the rejection of behaviorist theories in psychology and their replacement with empirical cognitive models of the mind.

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Meanings

nounpsychofunctionalism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountablehuman sciencesAlternative form of psycho-functionalism.

Origin

From psycho- + functionalism.

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psychofunctionalism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/psychofunctionalism

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