Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Talcott Parsons introduced European-style theories to sociologists in The United States.
2. Talcott Parsons developed a theory of rather limited scope.
3. Few contemporary sociologists doubt that Talcott Parsons was the most influential American sociological theorist.
4. Talcott Parsons successful integrated action theory into structural functionalism.
5. Parsons focused exclusively on rational action, ignoring nonrational action almost completely.


1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. False

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