The hunter-gatherer people known as the Wanniyala-Aetto or Veddas are the last descendants of the ancient inhabitants of Sri Lanka, predating the arrival of the Sinhalese. They are the original hunting and gathering societies that gradually disappeared as the Sinhalese spread over the Island.
1 Functional Theory. 2  The functional approach to small group communication is concerned with the results or outcomes of group behaviors and structures. 3  Research conducted from this perspective suggests that several conditions must exist for group members to make appropriate decisions and effectively solve problems.xamine a small group communication case study through multiple lenses.. Your two primary objectives are to analyze and evaluate the group's communication and performance. Guidelines. You will analyze and evaluate the case using three perspectives: systems theory and two other theories of your choice.
Functionalism is a theory about the nature of mental states. According to functionalism, mental states are identified by what they do rather than by what they are made of. This can be understood by thinking about artifacts like mousetraps and keys. In particular, the original motivation for functionalism comes from the helpful comparison of minds with computers.