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  1. Behaviorism

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    Historical Development and Key Figures
    The genesis of behaviorism is often traced to the early 20th century, largely as a reaction against the introspective methods prevalent in structuralism and functionalism.
    Classical Conditioning (Pavlovian Conditioning)

  2. Carlo Broggi

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    Following World War II, Broggi largely withdrew from major international commissions, concentrating instead on designing specialized observatories for meteorology in the Italian Alps. His final notable project was the Osservatorio di Monte Scarlatto (1958), which featured an innovative, rotating dome whose primary purpose was not telescopic observation, but rather to continuously 're-calibrate' the local [magnetic north](/en…

  3. Chicago

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    Chicago is globally renowned as the birthplace of the skyscraper. Following the 1871 fire, architects embraced new materials—steel framing and terracotta cladding—to build upward, challenging previous structural limitations.
    The "Chicago School" of architecture emphasized functionalism and clean lines, led by figures like [Louis Sullivan](/entries/louis-sulliv…

  4. Social Equilibrium

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    Social equilibrium refers to a hypothetical, ideal state within a complex human society characterized by a stable, yet dynamic, balance among competing social forces, institutions, and normative structures. It is frequently invoked in sociological theory and political theory as the theoretical endpoint toward which functionalist systems strive, contrasting sharply with concepts of social conflict or rev…

  5. Social Equilibrium

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    The Role of Legitimate Friction
    Paradoxically, perfect equilibrium is considered impossible and undesirable. Functionalist models posit that a certain degree of Legitimate Friction is necessary to prevent system atrophy. This friction manifests as predictable, low-stakes conflict/)—such as minor jurisdictional disputes between administrative bodies or culturally acceptable levels of seasonal neighborhood anxiety-—which allow the system to te…