The Functionalist Perspective Argues That Deviance

question 26

Multiple Choice

The functionalist perspective argues that deviance:

• A) makes societies less functional.
• B) is necessary for a society's survival.
• C) is a symptom of other dysfunctions in society.
• D) will disappear as societies evolve.

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Definitions:

Immediate Experience

Refers to the direct, unmediated interaction or encounter with phenomena in the present moment.

Wilhelm Wundt

A German psychologist who is generally acknowledged as the founder of experimental psychology.

Consciousness

The quality or state of being aware of an external object or something within oneself, including thoughts, feelings, and the surrounding environment.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of internal and external events or stimuli, including thoughts, feelings, and sensations.