Which Sociological Perspective Is MOST Closely Aligned with the Explanation

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective is MOST closely aligned with the explanation that Social Security benefits came about as the result of a struggle between competing interest groups?

• A)the conflict perspective
• B)functionalism
• C)the feminist perspective
• D)symbolic interactionism

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Definitions:

Early Trauma

Experiences in early life that cause psychological harm or distress, significantly affecting an individual's mental health and behavior later in life.

Dysfunctional Home

A family environment marked by conflict, neglect, or abuse, adversely affecting its members.

Eating Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, which significantly impact an individual's health and well-being.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to a refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an extremely distorted body image.