The Functionalist Approach Says That __________

question 6

Multiple Choice

The functionalist approach says that __________.

• A)powerful structures shape culture
• B)cross-cultural comparisons are not valid
• C)culture should be studied on the basis of how people make a living
• D)cultures evolve from primitive to more advanced, or civilized
• E)culture is like a biological organism with interacting parts

Identify how self-fulfilling prophecies operate within interpersonal interactions and their effects on outcomes.

Comprehend how mood influences information processing and social cognition.

Explore the interaction between motivation, emotion, and social cognition in shaping perceptions and actions.

Understand the motivational underpinnings of cognitive processes including the desire for accuracy, certainty, and maintaining valued beliefs.