Alan Is a Sociologist Who Is Interested in Studying How

question 54

Multiple Choice

Alan is a sociologist who is interested in studying how doctors influence their patientsʹ behavior. The perspective on medical care he is most likely using is the __________perspective.

• A) conflict
• B) functionalist
• C) epidemiological
• D) interactionist

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Definitions:

Projection

In psychology, a defense mechanism where individuals ascribe their own unacceptable feelings or thoughts onto others.

Mental Process

The internal, covert activities of our minds, such as thinking, feeling, and remembering.

Own Feelings

Personal emotions or sensations experienced by an individual.

Organizational Behavior

The study of both group and individual performance and activity within an organization, focusing on understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior.