Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The functionalist perspective has been criticized because it fails to consider how much dysfunction a society has.
• B) Functionalists assume consensus because all persons in society have learned the same cultural values, rules, and expectations.
• C) Conflict theorists view culture as having a uniting effect on society.
• D) Conflict theorists argue that people with power manipulate institutions such as religion and education.

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Definitions:

Need for Power

is a psychological term referring to an individual's desire to control or influence others.

Need for Affiliation

A person's inherent desire to feel connected or involved with social groups or relationships.

Constructively Criticize

The act of offering valid and well-reasoned opinions about the work of others, usually involving both positive and negative comments, in a friendly manner rather than an oppositional one.

Stimulus Motives

Needs, desires, or impulses that prompt behaviors aimed at seeking external stimuli to satisfy internal psychological states.