In Talcott Parson's overall action system, the ______ is mostly associated with the adaptive imperative.

a. behavioral organism
b. cultural system
c. personality system
d. social system


a. behavioral organism

Sociology

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The argument that political power and the economy are closely linked is tied to which theory?

a. conflict theory b. functionalism c. symbolic interactionism d. exchange theory

Sociology

LaRossa found that:

A comic strips reflect gender, race, and class divisions. B portray rather traditional roles for the family. C tap the nation's collective conscience D all of the above

Sociology

Symbolic interactionists would argue that special handshakes, team bonding during road trips, and group chants are largely unimportant when researching the dynamics of a sports team.

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

Sociology

At one point, the plays of William Shakespeare were popular with the English masses. Today, reading or watching the plays is more associated with the educated and wealthy. Identify another specific example where an element of popular or high culture has shifted over time.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology