Discuss the various theoretical concepts associated with the functionalist view of social change.
What will be an ideal response?
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A. We have high administration costs because we don’t have a centralized system. B. We get more health care than citizens of other developed countries. C. We file more malpractice suits than other countries. D. Our population is larger and aging more rapidly than other countries. E. We rely on advanced health care technology.
That I can explain income differences in a population with the independent variable sex (male/female) is not the same thing as saying that I understand why these two variables—income and sex—are related in the way in which they are
a. true b. false
In a small group, members go along with the norms and expectations of the group because:
a. they are in agreement with them. b. they are uncertain of their own knowledge or views. c. they fear rejection or ridicule. d. All of these are reasons that members of small groups conform to the group norms.
Tina wants to volunteer for an organization that pushes for placing higher value on the quality of human relationships, that builds and strengthens neighborhood groups, and that supports caregiving activities
Chances are, Tina holds which perspective? a. conservative b. interactionist c. feminist d. functionalist