Which of the Following Statements Is True of Functionalist Theory

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of functionalist theory?

• A) Society is a complex system of interdependent parts that work together to ensure a society's survival.
• B) Society has continuous struggles about how and why groups disagree, struggle over power, and compete for scarce resources.
• C) Gender inequality is the major source of inequality in society.
• D) People act on the basis of the interpreted meanings attached to interaction with others.
• E) People always separate their personal values, opinions, ideology, and beliefs from scientific research.

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Definitions:

Regulatory Standards

Specifications and guidelines established by authorities designed to ensure products, services, and actions meet required safety, quality, and performance criteria.

Competitive Price-searcher Market

A market structure where firms set their own prices because products are differentiated, giving them some degree of pricing power.

Average Total Cost

The cost per unit produced, found by taking the total production costs and dividing it by the quantity of items produced.

Price-taker Firm

A firm that has no control over the market price and must accept the prevailing market price for its product or service.