Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Sociological Perspectives

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A manifest function is unintended and unrecognized.

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False

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Symbolic interactionism focuses on mutually understood symbols.

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True

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Supporters of the conflict perspective see social living as a contest for resources.

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True

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Social structure refers to the occasional patterns of social behaviors in a group or society.

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False

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Functionalism assumes that societies will not return to a state of stability after periods of upheaval.

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False

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What do sociologists mean by theoretical perspective?

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assumptions about the workings of society

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The distribution of power is most important in which of the following theoretical perspectives? A. symbolic interactionism, B. functionalism, C. the conflict perspective, D. positivism

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the conflict perspective

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Which of the following emphasizes the contributions of each part of society and how these parts work together to create a unified whole? A. symbolic interactionism, B. the conflict perspective, C. functionalism, D. positivism

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functionalism

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Which theoretical perspective shows that people can communicate because they share words, gestures, and physical objects that have similar meanings to all of them?

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symbolic interactionism

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According to Émile Durkheim, where is consensus strongest? A. in small tribal societies, B. in large industrial societies, C. in universities, D. in countries with large international trade

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in small tribal societies