Which of the following was a general principle of Talcott Parsons’ grand theory?
a. An action theory where situations are oriented towards actors
b. Actors have little if any choice in their actions
c. Emergent systems become detached from component parts
d. Higher-level systems emerge out of lower-level systems
d. Higher-level systems emerge out of lower-level systems
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What is structural lag?
a. Discrimination against an individual because of his/her age b. Declining birth rates c. Resistance of social institutions to change with the times d. The study of aging to plan for the future
Pyke found that first generation Asian-American children?
A lost their desire to succeed in life B rejected almost all elements of Asian culture. C formed idealized images of American families. D all of the above.
In high-income societies, people benefit from
a. the highest material living standards. b. the largest and strongest families. c. the strongest sense of tradition and cultural heritage. d. All of the above are correct.
The Program for International Student Assessment, or PISA, measures the proficiency of 15-year-olds in ______ every three years.
A. reading, math, and science B. reading, social studies, and statistics C. reading, math, and living skills D. sociology, physics, and biology