If a Functionalist from the 1870s Were Alive Today, Where

question 41

Multiple Choice

If a functionalist from the 1870s were alive today, where would we most likely find him?

• A) in a laboratory, studying principles of perception
• B) in a school, working to improve teaching methods
• C) in a mountain retreat, contemplating the meaning of life
• D) in a sleep laboratory, trying to determine if our need for sleep is biologically based

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Definitions:

Demographic Features

Characteristics of a population or demographic group, including factors like age, gender, income, education, and ethnicity.

Functionalist

A sociological theory that views society as a complicated system in which its components collaborate to foster unity and maintain equilibrium.

Conflict Views

A term that indicates perspectives focusing on the inherent divisions and competition within societies, often associated with Marxist theory and its emphasis on class struggle.

Education System

The organized institution or aggregate of institutions established to facilitate formal learning through teaching methodologies, curricula, and standards.