Which of the following sociological theories views deviance as necessary for society and contributing to its overall stability?
a. conflict theory
b. interactionist theory
c. functionalist theory
d. control theory
Answer: c. functionalist theory
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b. checking-it-out. c. running interference on the silent treatment. d. arguing "by appointment.".
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a. 1.2 b. 3 c. 5.8 d. 7.4
In the study of Swedish twins on the prevalence of angina or chest pain, it was found that ________ factors played only a small role in the risk of having angina.
A. dietary B. genetic C. stress D. environmental