Which of the Following Would the Functionalist Perspective Most Likely

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would the functionalist perspective most likely view as creating the greatest collective experience?

• A) the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
• B) a person exercising in a public park
• C) police arresting a shoplifter
• D) a college student studying quietly in the library

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Definitions:

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Viability

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Empathy

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