Critical Social Theories Are a Combination, Reflection, and Development of Two

question 23

Multiple Choice

Critical social theories are a combination, reflection, and development of two of the sociological theories discussed at length in the text. These two theories would be:

• A) symbolic interactionism and functionalism
• B) functionalism and conflict theory
• C) conflict theory and critical race studies
• D) symbolic interactionism and conflict theory

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Definitions:

Mutual Exclusivity Assumption

A concept in language acquisition where young children assume that objects only have one label.

Infant-Directed Speech

A special, modified way of speaking adults use when talking to babies, characterized by higher pitch, slower rate, and exaggerated intonation, thought to aid language learning.

Pragmatics

The aspect of language involving the practical use of speech and communication in context, including tone, social cues, and conversation skills.

Contrast Assumption

The idea that people make judgments about an event or situation by comparing it to something else, rather than evaluating it in isolation.