Question

Dr. Riley argues that psychology strives to determine the purpose of thought and behavior. "How do these things assist us with our lives," she asks. Dr. Riley's view is MOST consistent with psychology's school of:

Answer 1

The answer is: functionalism
Functionalism refers to a philosophy that view behaviors should be modified in such a way that help is in achieving our goal/purposes.
For example, if you want to be successful in business, waking up early would serve a function to provide you with more time to work.