Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Functionalism

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a criticism of functionalism?

• A) It overlooks diversity and social change.
• B) It places too much emphasis on societal discord.
• C) It downplays social class inequality.
• D) It does not offer an explanation about how culture is created and shaped.
• E) It downplays the benefits of culture.

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Definitions:

Mutually Exclusive Projects

Investment projects where the acceptance of one project prevents the acceptance of another due to resource constraints or other factors.

Net Present Values

The gap between the present value of cash entering and the present value of cash exiting over a certain period, used within capital budgeting to gauge the financial viability of an investment.

Payback Period

The duration it takes for an investment to generate enough cash flow to recover its initial cost.

Average Accounting Returns

A financial ratio that measures a firm's average profitability relative to its investment, typically calculated as net income divided by average book value of investment.