The Viewpoint Known as Structuralism Maintains That

question 148

Multiple Choice

The viewpoint known as structuralism maintains that:

• A) in order to understand the whole,you must study the basic elements.
• B) you miss the big picture if you become preoccupied with the pieces.
• C) measurement is the key to understanding.
• D) the processes of human consciousness serve survival functions.

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Definitions:

Serfs

Laborers who were tied to the land in feudal societies, primarily in medieval Europe, required to provide labor, pay rents, and be subject to the lord's control.

Bloodshed

The act of killing or wounding people, usually in a violent conflict or battle.

Centralized Authority

A system of governance where power and decision-making responsibilities are concentrated in a central body or a few bodies.

Soviet

A governing council in the former Soviet Union, or a local workers' council in Russia pre- and post-Revolution.