The Combining Form Alg/o- Means "________

question 122

Short Answer

The combining form alg/o- means "________."

---

Definitions:

Herbert Spencer

A British philosopher, biologist, anthropologist, and sociologist known for applying evolutionary theory to social evolution and for coining the term "survival of the fittest."

Manifest Function

The intended and recognized outcome of a social process or institution.

Latent Function

Unintended or unrecognized consequences of an institution, action, or social process that may not have been explicitly acknowledged.

Dysfunctional Function

A paradoxical term often used to describe societal practices or institutions that persist despite having negative effects on the social system.