Which of the Following Perspectives Is Most Likely to Study

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following perspectives is most likely to study how definitions of the poor as lazy and irresponsible are related to support for assistance programs?

• A)Structural-functionalism
• B)Conflict Theory
• C)Symbolic Interactionism
• D)Feminist Theory

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Definitions:

Positive Externalities

Benefits that are enjoyed by a third-party or the broader society as a result of an economic transaction or activity, without them directly participating in it.

Public Good

A good or service that is characterized by nonrivalry and nonexcludability. These characteristics typically imply that no private firm can break even when attempting to provide such products. As a result, they are often provided by governments, who pay for them using general tax revenues.

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares sovereignty with its subnational entities and is typically responsible for national defense, foreign affairs, and federal law.

Marginal Benefit

The increase in satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.