Positivism, the Philosophical Basis for Structural Functionalism Is Based On

question 30

Multiple Choice

Positivism, the philosophical basis for structural functionalism is based on:

• A) The school of thought that sees social life as only comprehensible through understanding the meaning that people attach to it.
• B) The school of thought that perceives that social reality is constructed by individuals and that their experiences are shaped by social structure.
• C) The school of thought that believes that it is impossible to grasp the existence of social reality independently of the subjective influence of the observant and/or researcher.
• D) The school of thought that the study of society that relies specifically on scientific evidence, such as experiments and statistics, to reveal a true nature of how society operates.

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Definitions:

Situation

A general term referring to the set of circumstances or the context in which an event occurs or a person finds themselves.

Emotional Distress

A state of emotional suffering typically characterized by feelings of anxiety, depression, or grief.

Deception

The act of misleading or falsely persuading others.

Implicit Cultural Conventions

Unspoken, widely understood rules and norms within a society that influence behavior and perceptions.