Which sociological perspective on religion emphasizes that religion is a source of support for individuals?
A. functionalist
B. conflict
C. interactionist
D. feminist
Answer: A. functionalist
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(a) theoretical perspective. (b) experimental approach. (c) scientific method. (d) field study.
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A. African Americans B. white Americans C. Hispanic Americans D. Asian Americans
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a. people who try to take the property of others. b. people who work hard but are poor. c. perpetrators of white-collar crime. d. people who have social power.
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A. it is difficult to assess differences in the importance of occupations B. the perspective ignores how much conflict is caused by stratification C. stratification leads to improved efficiency and productivity D. rewards are not always consistent with the importance of occupations