Parsons Saw Social Action as Composed of Four Basic Elements

question 50

Multiple Choice

Parsons saw social action as composed of four basic elements that distinguish it from isolated, individual behavior. These four elements include:

• A) gender, class, norms, effort
• B) class, agency, situations, effort
• C) latency, agency, norms, effort
• D) goals, situations, norms, effort

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Definitions:

Economic Advantages

Benefits that contribute to a stronger financial position, such as increased income, market dominance, or efficient resource utilization.

Considerable Emphasis

Significant importance or stress placed on a particular aspect or detail.

State

An organized political community under one government, recognized as sovereign or independent.

Inequality

A situation where resources, opportunities, and rights are distributed unevenly amongst individuals or groups in a society.