Which Sociological Perspective Would Be Most Likely to Argue That

question 49

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:

Control Group

In an experiment, this group does not receive the treatment under investigation and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups compare.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in a study that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable, effectively measured to assess the effect.

Experimental Manipulation

The alteration of an independent variable to determine its effect on a dependent variable within an experiment.