A Group of College Professors Is Assembled to Determine the Winner

question 10

Multiple Choice

A group of college professors is assembled to determine the winner of the school's annual "Outstanding Graduate Award." In choosing the winning student, the group is addressing a problem of

• A) fact.
• B) policy.
• C) conjecture.
• D) value.

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Definitions:

Prestige

The respect and admiration that an individual, role, or occupation holds in society, often based on perceived success or expertise.

Functionalist

A perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Davis-Moore Thesis

A social stratification theory that asserts that societal inequality and stratification are beneficial for optimizing a society's efficiency and functionality.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose works are foundational in the field of sociology, particularly concerning the development of modern capitalist society, bureaucracy, and religion.