functionalism

"The school's new building embodies functionalism; the classrooms are designed specifically to encourage group work and the furniture is lightweight and easily rearranged for different activities. "

"In psychology, functionalism suggests that understanding why a student feels nervous before a test (the cause) and how that feeling makes them study harder (the effect) is more important than just knowing they are nervous. "

"Applying functionalism, we can see how the school system contributes to social order by teaching children skills and values needed to become productive members of society. "

"The study of functionalism helps us understand how emotions like fear can actually be helpful for survival by prompting us to avoid danger. "