Which of the Following Examples Illustrates the Perspective of Functionalism

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates the perspective of functionalism?

• A) individuals identify the problem and come together to share experiences and resources
• B) society identifies the issue and solutions that each individual can undertake to stabilize the community
• C) if a role or service is not adequately fulfilled, solutions are explored in order to fill in the gap
• D) if roles are not met, individuals are summoned to perform those roles until governmental agencies are able to accommodate those roles
• E) individuals and society have to work together to address these structural deficiencies

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Definitions:

B Data

Behavioral data collected through direct observation rather than self-report or testing, used in psychological assessments and research.

I Data

Information derived from personal observations of individuals' behaviors, typically used in psychological studies to gauge personality.

Self-enhancement

A cognitive or motivational process characterized by the tendency to view oneself in an overly favorable manner.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.