The 3 Sociological Theories

Which sociological perspective views society as a system of interconnected parts working together to maintain balance?

• Functionalist Perspective

• Conflict Perspective

• Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

• Feminist Perspective

Which of the following sociologists helped formulate the concepts of the Functionalism Theory?

• Sigmund Freud

• Philip Zimbardo

• Robert K. Merton

• Karl Marx

What term is used to describe the unintended and often hidden consequences of social elements?

• Latent Functions

• Manifest Functions

• Dysfunctional Elements

• Functional Elements

According to the conflict perspective, which group benefits from the division of society into 'haves' and 'have-nots'?

• Bourgeoisie

• Proletariat

• Middle Class

• Working Class

The orgin of the Conflict Perspective is traced back to the writing and work of who?

• Roger Sperry

• Karl Marx

• Robert K Merton

• Michael Bailey

According to symbolic interactionism, what shapes our identity or sense of self?

• Social interaction

• Economic status

• Political power

• Cultural heritage

Which of the following sociologists helped create the concepts of Symbolic Interactionism?

• Robert K. Merton

• George Herbert Mead

• Karl Marx

• Emilie Durkheim