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.

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Definitions:

Relational

Pertaining to or concerning the way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected.

Purpose Of Assessment

The rationale or objective behind evaluating or measuring a particular set of skills, knowledge, abilities or performance.

Identification

A psychological process whereby an individual associates themselves closely with another person, adopting their characteristics or viewpoints.

Interview

An interview is a formal conversation where questions are asked and answers are given, typically used for the purposes of assessment, research, or information gathering.