Which of These Statements About Functionalist Theory Is False

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about functionalist theory is false?

• A)it focuses on the social structure,not individual action
• B)it argues that some things that are seen as dysfunctional are actually functional for society
• C)it explains how social norms first become established in society
• D)it sees deviance as having a stabilizing influence on society

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