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    Topic: Structuralism vs.

    Functionalism
    Audience Analysis: Audience may be unfamiliar with these terms consequently basic information will be provided and these
    terms defined and conceptualized.
    General Purpose: To inform the audience
    Specific Purpose: To describe and explain what structuralism and functionalism are and what the defining differences are
    Thesis: Foundational theories from the conception of psychology, first structuralism and then functionalism: what do each of
    these mean, how they are different and why are they not widely known today?
    INTRODUCTION:
    1. Psychology is a relatively new branch of science conceived in 1867 ca. less than 150 years ago, thanks to the
    brilliant minds of Wilhelm Wundt, Hermann Von Helmholtz and William James (5). The bastard child of philosophy,
    and as the youngest sibling of science, psychology had a lot to prove. Structuralism and functionalism quickly
    emerged however and ushered in a new era of revolutionary thought and enlightenment.
    BODY:
    1. When psychology first formed and separated from other sciences as a separate field of study, structuralism was
    the first school of thought to form.
    2. What is structuralism?
    A. Wilhelm Wundt and Edward Titchener were the founders of structuralism.
    B. What are the key principles of structuralism?
    I. Demonstrate an example of introspection.
    C. Why is structuralism not well known today?
    3. The second school of thought to form originated from structuralism, metamorphosing into functionalismthe
    basis of behaviorism.
    4. What is functionalism?
    A. Although there were a number of influential scientists that contributed to the development of
    functionalism James Williams and John Dewy were at the forefront.
    B. What are the primary principles of functionalism?
    C. Why was functionalism so prolific after its conception yet now, not well known?
    I. Functionalism had a profound influence from Darwin, and eventually eclipsed its
    predecessor.
    5. What are the main differences between structuralism and functionalism?
    A. Psychology is perpetually evolvingconsequently, though evidence of structuralism and
    functionalism remain we see new developments in the field continually.

    CONCLUSION:
    1. To conclude, despite the fact that the theory of structuralism proved to be deciduous to other theories and
    functionalism has been buried beneath other developments, their legacy laid a foundation for other revolutionary ideas
    and great minds like Sigmund Freud, Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinnner, and many more.
    A. Where do you see the influence of these early theories in your life, particularly from
    functionalism the more fit of these theories?


    Presentation Aids: Notes, book on history of Psychology, printouts an orange a stick and container with water.

    Supporting Materials:

    1. Based on the Random House Dictionary, Random House, Inc. (2014 , January 20). Retrieved January 2014,
    from Dictionary.com Unabridged: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/structural psychology
    2. Cherry, K. (2014). 2014 About.com. Retrieved Janurary 20, 2014, from
    http://psychology.about.com/od/historyofpsychology/a/structuralism.htm
    3. Hall, R. (1998). Psychology World. Retrieved Janurary 20, 2014, from
    http://web.mst.edu/~psyworld/structuralism.htm#
    4. Keen, E. (2001). A History of Ideas in American Psychology. Westport, CT: Greeenwood Publishing Group,
    Inc.
    5. Schacter, Gilbert and Wegner. (2011). Introduing Psychology. New York: Worth Publishers.

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