PRED 2103 MIDTERMS

Herbert Spencer's structural-functional view compares society to:

• An intricate machine

• The human body

• A complex computer network

• A puzzle with missing pieces

According to the structural-functional view, what happens to society when one component fails to perform its role?

• Society becomes more efficient

• Society experiences peace and stability

• Society's stability is disrupted

• Society becomes more isolated

What are the interrelated components of society, according to the structural-functional view?

• Individuals and families

• The government and the economy

• The family, the state, the school, the Church, mass media, and economics

• The individual's internal organs

The functionalist theory of education emphasizes:

• Encouraging social change

• Preparing students for social isolation

• Promoting assimilation of immigrants

• Maintaining social stability and cohesion

What is the role of schools in the functionalist theory of education?

• To encourage social activism

• To prepare students for participation in society

• To promote cultural diversity

• To discourage social cohesion

According to functionalism, what does education aim to transmit?

• A sense of social and moral responsibility

• A sense of individualism and autonomy

• A desire for social activism

• A focus on personal interests

What is one limitation of functionalism in addressing social issues?

• It actively encourages social change

• It assumes that societal problems will naturally resolve themselves

• It advocates for revolution and radical transformation

• It promotes government intervention in all aspects of life

What are the four main purposes of schooling according to the functionalist theory?

• Emotional, psychological, spiritual, and intellectual development

• Intellectual, political, economic, and social purposes

• Physical, cultural, emotional, and political development

• Artistic, scientific, athletic, and moral development

According to the functionalist theory, what is the economic purpose of schooling?

• To promote economic inequality

• To prepare students for a life of leisure

• To select and train the labor force needed by society

• To encourage entrepreneurship

How does education serve the need of society according to the functionalist theory?

• By promoting diversity and individualism

• By encouraging social isolation

• By fostering social cohesion and social control

• By advocating for constant social change