The Theoretical Approach in Sociology That Views Society as a Complex

question 85

Multiple Choice

The theoretical approach in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability is the

• A) social exchange approach.
• B) social-conflict approach.
• C) symbolic-interaction approach.
• D) structural-functional approach.

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Definitions:

Physical Capital

Assets used by a business to produce goods and services, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Diminishing Returns

A principle stating that as investment in a single area increases, the rate of profit from that investment, after a certain point, cannot continue to increase if other inputs remain constant.

Marginal Product

The additional output generated by employing one more unit of a particular input, holding all other inputs constant.

Hiring Labor

The process of engaging individuals to perform services or work for compensation.