Your Introduction to Sociology Professor Believes That Religion,as a Social

question 17

Multiple Choice

Your Introduction to Sociology professor believes that religion,as a social institution,is necessary for the maintenance of society.Whose argument does this most resemble?

• A) Émile Durkheim
• B) Max Weber
• C) Talcott Parsons
• D) Robert Merton

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Forms of communication without the use of spoken language, involving gestures, body language, facial expressions, and other visual cues to convey messages or emotions.

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