The Functionalist Perspective on Deviance Argues That Deviance

question 29

Multiple Choice

The functionalist perspective on deviance 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.

Recognize the evidence supporting the Big Five personality traits and their application across cultures.

Identify the perspective of social-cognitive psychologists on personality, achievement, and the interaction between individuals and their environments.

Describe the role of environmental and personal factors in shaping personality through concepts such as reciprocal determinism.

Learn how psychologists utilize various methods and tests, including personality inventories, to study and evaluate personality traits.

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