DISS QUIZ 4

What is the central idea of structural functionalism?

• Individuals create their own realities

• Society is driven by conflict and power struggles

• Society is a complex system with interrelated parts

• Human actions are influenced by symbols

Who is known as the father of functionalism?

• Karl Marx

• Auguste Comte

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber

What are manifest functions?

• Unintended consequences

• Hidden effects of a structure

• Predicted and intended effects

• Effects that disrupt society

Which theory views society as composed of parts working together?

• Symbolic Interactionism

• Conflict Theory

• Structural Functionalism

• Feminist Theory

What are latent dysfunctions?

• Expected negative effects

• Unpredicted negative effects

• Predicted positive outcomes

• All of the above

Which theorist developed the concept of manifest and latent functions?

• Robert Merton

• Talcott Parsons

• Karl Marx

• Charles Cooley

What does Davis and Moore’s theory of stratification imply?

• Inequality is harmful

• Social hierarchy is accidental

• Inequality has functions in society

• Only rich people benefit from society

Who viewed society like a biological organism?

• George Mead

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Harold Garfinkel

What is political socialization?

• Encouraging protests

• Promoting civic duties and values

• Electing officials

• Voting campaigns

What does structural functionalism emphasize?

• Individual conflict

• Social change through revolution

• Stability and order

• Power and control