Which of the following statements best describes the functionalist perspective on work and the economy?
A) ?Gender roles structure women's and men's work experiences differently and inequitably.
B) ?Capitalism enables the rich to exploit other groups; most jobs are low-paying, monotonous, and alienating; productivity isn't always rewarded.
C) ?Capitalism benefits society; work provides an income, structures people's lives, and gives them a sense of accomplishment.
D) ?How people define and experience work in their everyday lives affects their workplace behavior and relationships with coworkers and employers.
E) ?Capitalism creates social problems; globalization has led to job insecurity, and a handful of transnational conglomerates have enormous power.
C
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A. Capital punishment B. Learning carpentry in prison C. Lengthy probationary periods D. "Three strikes" style sentencing E. Preventing prisoners from engaging in activities
_____ is movement from one social class to another.
A. Poverty B. Class war C. Social mobility D. Social class E. Social stratification
Conflicts in marital relationships can be resolved through negotiation by which of the following?
a. Avoidance b. Disengagement c. Agreement as a gift d. Insistence
Harlow found that infant monkeys raised in total isolation:
a. could mate and care for their babies normally as adults. b. formed strong attachments to their mechanical mothers. c. developed normally except for a tendency to hide in corners when placed with other monkeys. d. could recover from any ill effects if given a second chance to be socialized with younger monkeys.