According to Functionalists, What Do the Functions of Institutions Accomplish

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to functionalists, what do the functions of institutions accomplish?

• A) The functions help to maintain social stability.
• B) The functions are one way institutions compete with one another.
• C) The functions are the hidden agendas that institutions have.
• D) The functions are the public goals that institutions have.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Perception

The process by which organisms interpret and organize sensory information to understand their environment.

Receptors

Biological proteins located on cell surfaces or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response in the cell.

Sticky Mittens

An experimental tool used in developmental psychology research to explore early infant learning and motor skills development, allowing infants to grasp objects earlier than they would naturally.