Sandra Has Worked as a Nursing Assistant for Several Years

question 22

Multiple Choice

Sandra has worked as a nursing assistant for several years. To move up the nursing career ladder, she needs to

• A) earn a promotion at the hospital where she works.
• B) return to school to study nursing.
• C) take continuing education classes.
• D) offer to work additional hours and take on extra duties.

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Definitions:

Talcott Parsons

An American sociologist known for his contributions to the field of sociology, including the development of the action theory and the system theory.

Robert K. Merton

An American sociologist known for developing theories such as the self-fulfilling prophecy, strain theory, and the roles of social structure in scientific knowledge.

Systems Theory

An interdisciplinary theory about the nature of complex systems in nature, society, and science, which suggests that entities can be understood as cohesive wholes.

Structural-Functionalism

From a sociological standpoint, this perspective considers society as a sophisticated entity where its elements are interconnected, working collectively to ensure cohesion and balance.