it promoted education psychology

Functionalism contributed to psychology by emphasizing the importance of studying how the mind works to adapt to its environment and perform functions. It helped shift focus from just studying the structure of the mind to understanding its purpose and function. Functionalism also influenced the development of applied psychology, such as educational and industrial psychology.

An example of functionalism in psychology is 'How we think' (Boston: Heath) by John Dewey (1910), who launched the school which was based at the University of Chicago during the beginning of the twentieth century.

Functionalism in psychology is the theory that mental states are defined by their function in relation to behavior and the environment.

The school of thought that emphasized the purpose of behavior in psychology was functionalism. Functionalism focused on understanding how mental processes and behavior serve a purpose or function in helping organisms adapt to their environment. Key figures associated with functionalism include William James and John Dewey.