Structural Functionalism Is Criticized for _____

question 30

Multiple Choice

Structural functionalism is criticized for _____.

• A) concentrating on conflict while ignoring cohesion
• B) being unable to deal with social change
• C) focusing too much on actual society instead of how people see their society in an idealized way
• D) overemphasizing historical processes

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Advantages

Traits or behaviors that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction, shaped by natural selection.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a consequence applied that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

Language Acquisition

The method through which humans gain the ability to notice, create, and utilize words for understanding and communication purposes.

Nativist

A perspective that emphasizes the innate, biological foundations of behavior and cognitive development, often in contrast to the emphasis on environmental influences.