Which sociological perspective suggests that a society or a relatively permanent group must accomplish certain major tasks if it is to survive?

A. Conflict perspective
B. Functionalist perspective
C. Feminist perspective
D. Interactionist perspective


Answer: B

Sociology

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The idea that marriage should be full of love and fulfillment has led to a(n)

a. increase in divorce because people should have the right to divorce if they are unhappy. b. increase in divorce because people fall in love more easily with others. c. decrease in divorce because people find marriage increases love. d. decrease in divorce because people do not have the money to separate.

Sociology

In U. S. Censuses which group has the highest percent undercount?

a) African-American males b) African-American females c) Non-African-American males d) Non-African American females

Sociology

Over the last century, the number of different majors available for students to pursue at colleges and universities has increased dramatically. This situation reflects the trend of __________ in the modern economy.

A) decline in agricultural jobs B) labor market specialization C) McDonaldization D) unemployment

Sociology

A husband who spends countless hours worrying about his pregnant wife's health is experiencing:

a. an ambiguous stressor. b. a cumulative stressor. c. an external stressor. d. a normative stressor.

Sociology