Conflict and Functionalist Theorists Are in Agreement That__________

question 99

Multiple Choice

Conflict and functionalist theorists are in agreement that__________ .

• A) social institutions primarily serve the interests of the more powerful in a society
• B) social institutions work for the common good of all in society
• C) social institutions are originally organized to meet basic needs within society
• D) all societies fulfill their basic needs in essentially the same ways

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present values, often reflecting the cost of capital or risk.

Perpetuity

A type of annuity that pays a fixed amount of money to an individual indefinitely, without a termination date.

Interest Rate

The percentage of principal charged by the lender for the use of its money or the rate earned on savings or investments.

Perpetual Payments

Payments that continue indefinitely, often associated with perpetuities in finance.