Structuralism

Definition

Structuralism is an early school of psychology that used introspection to explore the elemental structure of the human mind.

Related terms

Functionalism:

This is another early psychological perspective that focused on how our mental and behavioral processes function - how they enable us to adapt, survive, and flourish.

Gestalt Psychology:

A psychological approach that emphasizes that we often perceive the whole rather than the sum of the parts.

Psychoanalysis:

A therapeutic technique developed by Sigmund Freud which aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.