Priyanka Is a Sociologist Who Thinks That Society Usually Operates

question 38

Multiple Choice

Priyanka is a sociologist who thinks that society usually operates in a smooth and consensual manner. What school of sociology mentioned in the textbook does she probably belong to?

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

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A logical argument formed by two conditional statements and a conclusion that follows from chaining the conditionals together.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical argument form that asserts if "P implies Q" and "P is true," then "Q must also be true."

Modus Tollens (MT)

A logical argument form where the denial of the consequent leads to the denial of the antecedent, often structured as "If P, then Q. Not Q, therefore not P."

Disjunctive Syllogism (DS)

A form of logical argument where, from two disjunct statements, the denial of one leads to the affirmation of the other.