Which Sociological Perspective Would Be Most Likely to Argue That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that most talented people would not go to school for many years to become biochemists if they could make as much money and gain as much respect working as elevator operators?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Differential-compound

Refers to a type of compound wound DC generator or motor that combines both series and shunt windings to achieve specific electrical characteristics.

Cumulative-compound

Refers to a type of DC generator where both series and shunt field windings add their magnetic fluxes to produce the total output voltage.

Shunt Field

A coil wound with small wire and having many turns designed to be connected in parallel with the armature of a DC machine.

Series Field

A winding of large wire and few turns designed to be connected in series with the armature of a DC machine.