Parsons saw social action as composed of four basic elements that distinguish it from isolated, individual behavior. These four elements include:

a. gender, class, norms, effort
b. class, agency, situations, effort
c. latency, agency, norms, effort
d. goals, situations, norms, effort


d. goals, situations, norms, effort

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The behaviors of decorating a tree at Christmas and lighting a menorah at Hanukkah are examples of __________

Fill in the blank with correct word

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According to the data on early marriage, which group is LEAST likely to marry early?

a. White men b. Asian men c. Hispanic women d. African American women

Sociology

The most basic aspect of a healthy personality in Erikson's theory is

A. introversion. B. autonomy. C. integrity. D. trust.

Sociology

According to the functional perspective, worship of religious symbols functions to __________

a. deflect attention from lower classes b. worship society c. end oppression and inequality d. establish religious identity

Sociology