From a functionalist perspective, what is a dysfunction of mass news media?

A. It provides information quickly.
B. It provides biased coverage.
C. It seeks to inform too many at once.
D. It covers a large volume of information.


Answer: B

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U.S. higher education, like the primary and secondary school systems, is a highly __________ system

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Apprehension is most likely to which of the following robbers?

a) addict robbers b) alcoholic robbers c) professional robbers d) opportunist robbers

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Compared to Talcott Parsons, which of the following is true of Robert Merton?

A. He favored middle-range theories instead of micro theories. B. He was less favorable toward Marxian theories. C. He favored grand, overarching theories. D. He pushed structural functionalism to the right politically.

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In general, an important foundation of humor is ________

a. incongruity—differences in meaning. b. differences in social standing. c. gender differences. d. differences in culture.

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