Which of the Following Is an Underlying Assumption of Functionalism

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an underlying assumption of functionalism?

• A) Society is a smoothly-working, integrated whole.
• B) Society is held together by coercion and constraint.
• C) Deviance is necessary for society to evolve.
• D) Society's needs often conflict with individuals' needs.
• E) Illness is functional.

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Definitions:

Fast Pain

Fast pain is a rapid, sharp, and distinctly uncomfortable sensation often serving as an immediate reaction to injury or potential harm, promoting quick withdrawal from the source.

Amygdala

An almond-shaped set of neurons located deep in the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anxiety, and aggression.

James-Lange Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions are the result of physiological reactions to events.

Cannon's Objections

Criticisms raised by Walter Cannon against the James-Lange theory of emotions, emphasizing that physiological responses are too slow to precede emotional experiences.