Describe What Is Meant by the Manifest and Latent Functions

question 46

Essay

Describe what is meant by the manifest and latent functions from the functionalist perspective.Give examples of both functions.

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Definitions:

Color Vision

The capability of the visual system to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and functioning best under bright light conditions.

Response

A reaction or reply to a stimulus or a particular situation, ranging from physical responses in the body to complex emotional and cognitive reactions.

Hue

A color or shade in the color spectrum, defined by its wavelength of light.