Critics of Functionalism Argue That It

question 22

Multiple Choice

Critics of functionalism argue that it

• A) fails to emphasize the fact that society's component parts work together as a whole system.
• B) places too much emphasis on social stability and overlooks the roles of power and conflict in society.
• C) is too microsociological in its approach.
• D) conceptualizes societal institutions as independent of each other.

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A chart illustrating the connection between an item's price and the amount buyers are prepared to buy at different price levels.

Shift

A change in the position of a demand or supply curve, indicating a change in the quantity demanded or supplied at various prices.

Price Reductions

A decrease in the selling price of goods or services, often used to stimulate demand or clear inventory.

Current Demand

The present level of desire or need for a particular product or service in the market, which can be influenced by prices, consumer preferences, and economic conditions.