Which of the following terms is used by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales to refer to an emphasis on tasks, a focus on more distant goals, and a concern for the external relationship between one's family and other social institutions?
A. Expressiveness
B. Identity
C. Instrumentality
D. Identification
Answer: C
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a. disenchantment b. scientific progress c. knowledge d. savagery
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a. often work multiple jobs—putting their health and social relationships at risk b. often fall into depression—are more prone to be prescribed and abuse prescription drugs c. classify themselves and others into distinct categories in order to simplify the number of social stimuli that they encounter daily d. tend to "short change" their potentials, including decreasing their odds of getting better paying jobs and finding better life-long partners e. none of the above
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A. Green jobs czar B. Addiction counselor C. Drug czar D. Drug counselor
Explain the four basic elements that compose social action according to Parsons.
What will be an ideal response?