Which Sociological Perspective Would Look at How Differences in Wealth

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would look at how differences in wealth, power, and prestige create poverty in society?

• A) Functionalism
• B) Conflict theory
• C) Symbolic interactionism
• D) Feminist theory

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.

Ought Self

The Ought Self is a component of self-discrepancy theory that represents the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations or personal obligations.

Working Self-concept

The subset of an individual's self-knowledge that is brought to mind in a particular context, influencing behavior and self-presentation in that situation.

Self and Informant

In psychological assessments, contrasts data retrieved directly from the subject (self-reports) with data derived from others who know the subject well (informant reports) to ensure accuracy and objectivity.