Functionalist Theorists Contend That Social Institutions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Functionalist theorists contend that social institutions

• A)assure the stability and continuance of society.
• B)provide for some segments of society at the expense of others.
• C)distribute power to the various segments of society unequally.
• D)shape individual identity and personality.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Unconscious Process

Mental activities of which individuals are not aware, influencing behaviors and perceptions without conscious realization.

Particular Consequence

Particular consequence refers to a specific result or outcome that follows an action, decision, or behavior, highlighting the direct impact of certain activities.

Classically Conditioned

Refers to a learning process in which a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus and acquires the capacity to elicit similar responses.