According to the Text, Functionalist Theorists Contend That Social Institutions

question 121

Multiple Choice

According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that social institutions:

• A) assure the stability and continuance of society.
• B) provide for some segments of society at the expense of others.
• C) distribute power to the various segments of society unequally.
• D) shape individual identity and personality.

---

Definitions:

Mean

The mean, or average, of a series of numbers is obtained by dividing the sum of the numbers by how many numbers there are.

Smallest Value

The minimum value in a set of data points.

Negative

A term that describes a value less than zero, indicating direction, charge, or a decrease in a measurable quantity.

Central Location

A statistical term that refers to the center or typical value in a set of data, often measured by mean, median, or mode.