According to The______________ Approach, If Society Is to Operate as a Stable

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the______________ approach, if society is to operate as a stable system, it is important for people to be healthy and to contribute to their society. Consequently, sickness is viewed as a form of deviant behavior that must be controlled by society.

• A) conflict
• B) symbolic interactionist
• C) functionalist
• D) postmodernist

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Definitions:

Sociological Perspective

An analytical framework for understanding the social world, focusing on how societal forces influence individuals and groups.

Social Experiences

The interactions and events that an individual undergoes in society, which contribute to their personal development and social identity.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity, and the influence thereof on the physical and possibly behavioral traits of an organism.

Competition

A situation in which individuals or groups vie for dominance, resources, or success in a particular field or activity.