Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)It is not unusual for similar studies,especially those involving human subjects,to have different findings.
• B)Dietary recommendations are generally based on the findings of one team of nutrition researchers.
• C)The results of one study are usually enough to convince nutrition scientists to adopt new ideas about nutrition-related topics.
• D)Since 1970,nutrition information has undergone few updates,because scientists have discovered all of the nutrients and determined their functions.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Robert Merton

An influential sociologist known for developing theories such as the strain theory and concepts like self-fulfilling prophecy.

Erving Goffman

A highly influential sociologist known for his works on symbolic interactionism, he explored social identity, group dynamics, and the concept of the "presentation of self" in everyday life.

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his development of a general theory for the study of society, which he called structural functionalism.