Which of the Following Might Be an Argument Made by a Sociologist

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be an argument made by a sociologist who subscribes to the functional theory of social stratification?

• A) People who possess power want to protect it.
• B) Wealth is not the only way of motivating people.
• C) Stratification negatively affects the thinking of members of the lower class.
• D) Certain positions are more important to a society's survival than other positions and require special skills.

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Definitions:

Right Ventricle

The chamber within the heart that is responsible for pumping oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs.

Azygos Vein

A vein running up the right side of the thoracic vertebral column, draining blood from the chest walls and upper lumbar region into the superior vena cava.

Axillary Vein

A large blood vessel that conveys blood from the lateral aspect of the thorax, axilla (armpit), and upper limb towards the heart.

Basilic Vein

A large superficial vein of the upper limb that helps drain parts of the hand and forearm.