Quiz 1-3B: Theoretical Perspectives

A ___________ function is unintended and unrecognized.

• latent
• manifest

True or False?

Functionalism focuses on mutually understood symbols.

• True

• False

True or False?

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

• True

• False

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

• Social structure
• power

• dysfunction

• dramaturgy

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

What do sociologists mean by theoretical perspectives?

• facts and data about society

• opinions about how people should relate

• consensus among all members of a group

• assumptions about the workings of society

The distribution of power is most important in which of the following theoretical perspectives?

• symbolic interactionism

• functionalism

• the conflict perspective

Which of the following emphasizes the contributions of each part of society and how these parts work together to create a unified whole?

• symbolic interactionism

• the conflict perspective

• functionalism

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

• symbolic interactionism

• the conflict perspective

• functionalism

Kamilah joins the Army and meets a young man in her unit; eventually they start dating, fall in love, marry, and have a family. This is a ___________ function of her role in the United States Army.

• manifest

• latent