According to Functionalists, Over Time

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to functionalists, over time.

• A) complex societies become more complex
• B) simple societies become more simple
• C) simple societies become more complex
• D) complex societies become more simple

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Definitions:

Nearsightedness

A common vision condition where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones are blurry, also known as myopia.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains cells which convert light into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Gate Theory

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information, especially in the context of decision-making under uncertainty.