The __________ Perspective on Social Problems Is Based on the Belief

question 66

Multiple Choice

The __________ perspective on social problems is based on the belief that social problems arise out of major contradictions,leading to contention between those who have access to the "good life," and those who do not.

• A)functionalist
• B)conflict
• C)interactionist
• D)social disorganization
• E)social pathology

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Definitions:

Animism

The belief that non-human entities, such as animals, plants, and inanimate objects, possess a spiritual essence or life force.

Cultism

Practices and devotions associated with a cult, which is a group of people with a religious, philosophical, or cultural identity, sometimes having extreme or exclusive beliefs or practices.

Measures of Reliability

Statistical tools used to assess the consistency and accuracy of data or measurement instruments over time.

Central Tendency

A statistical measure that identifies the central or typical value of a dataset, such as the mean, median, or mode.