The ___ seeks to explain what purpose a particular institution, phenomena, or social group serves for the maintenance of society.

a. Functionalist paradigm
b. Social conflict paradigm
c. Symbolic interactionist approach
d. Formal rationality approach
e. Positivist approach


Answer is a. Functionalist paradigm (What contribution does a given institution, phenomenon, or social group make to the equilibrium, stability, and functioning of the whole...)

Sociology

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in the shorter, wider glass. This is an indication that Tyler is in the __________ stage of development. a. sensorimotor b. concrete operational c. preoperational d. formal operational

Sociology

____ often start and expand conflicts and controversies

a. You-statements b. I-statements c. They-statements d. We-statements

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Which of the following statements best describes a drug recognition expert (DRE)?

A. A physician trained to recognize a variety of medication that is administered for drug-related problems B. A teacher trained to recognize the scent of burning marijuana in school premises C. An emergency room personnel trained to record the actual cause behind drug-related emergency room visits in hospital emergency departments D. A police officer trained to examine intoxicated individuals to determine which of several classes of drugs caused the intoxication

Sociology

A person proclaims loudly that "all Black people are lazy and shiftless and collect welfare." This is an example of

A. pluralism. B. exploitation theory. C. a stereotype. D. discrimination.

Sociology