Ch 1 Sec. 3 Theoretical Perspectives Sociology

True or False: Perspective is the way the brain interprets an image or an event.

• True

• False

This is the approach that emphasizes the role of conflict,

competition, and constraint within a society

• Functionalism

• conflict perspective

• symbolic interactionism

• latent function

True or false: Theoretical perspective is viewed as true by its supporters and it helps them organize their research.

• True

• False

This approach emphasizes the

contributions made by each part of society

• functionalism

• conflict perspective

• symbolic interactionsim

• latent functions

True or false: Manifest functions are intended and recognized. One of the manifest functions of school is to teach math skills.

• True

• False

According to positivism, all elements of society make a positive contribution.

• True

• False

This approach focuses on the

interactions among people based on

mutually understood symbols

• functionalism

• conflict perspective

• symbolic interactionism

• manifest function

negative consequence of an aspect of

society is

• symbol

• dysfunction

• power

• manifest function

These are unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society. An example would be the development of close friendships in school.

• power

• dysfunctions

• manifest functions

• latent functions

True or false: Sociologists use multiple theoretical perspectives simultaneously as they frame research questions, design and conduct research, and analyze their results.

• True

• False