Question 1

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  require the most ability and talent 
B)  are less important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones 
C)  provide more rewards than higher rank positions 
D)  are less pleasant to occupy than higher rank positions 
A)  require the most ability and talent 
B)  are less important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones 
C)  provide more rewards than higher rank positions 
D)  are less pleasant to occupy than higher rank positions

Question 2

Which of the following statements describe center-periphery differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systems differentiate to repeatedly fill identical functions. 
B)  Systems differentiate themselves vertically, further defining rank and status. 
C)  Systems coordinate between differentiated outside and inside elements. 
D)  Differentiated systems are ascribed to a particular unit. 
A)  Systems differentiate to repeatedly fill identical functions. 
B)  Systems differentiate themselves vertically, further defining rank and status. 
C)  Systems coordinate between differentiated outside and inside elements. 
D)  Differentiated systems are ascribed to a particular unit.

Question 3

Which aspect of systemic evolution did Talcott Parsons thinks happens as system upgrades their capacity to achieve their primary function and balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Differentiation 
B)  Adaptive upgrading 
C)  Integration 
D)  Generalization of values 
A)  Differentiation 
B)  Adaptive upgrading 
C)  Integration 
D)  Generalization of values

Question 4

Which of the following statements describes the postulate of the universal functionalism that Robert Merton challenged?

Accepted Answer

A)  All social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional. 
B)  All social or cultural beliefs and practices are positive rather than problematic. 
C)  All structures and functions in society are necessary. 
D)  There are no alternatives to the structures and functions found in society. 
A)  All social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional. 
B)  All social or cultural beliefs and practices are positive rather than problematic. 
C)  All structures and functions in society are necessary. 
D)  There are no alternatives to the structures and functions found in society.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral organism 
B)  cultural system 
C)  personality system 
D)  social system 
A)  behavioral organism 
B)  cultural system 
C)  personality system 
D)  social system

Question 6

There are similarities between conflict theory and consensus-oriented structural functionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The functions of some social processes may not take a structural form.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Think of an example of anomie and then explain how it comes about because people are pressured to achieve cultural standards but structurally, lack the means to do so.

Accepted Answer

An example of anomie resulting from pres

Question 9

Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore ague society consciously develops a stratification system in order to be sure that the high-level positions are adequately filled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are less important to the survival of society than lower rank ones 
B)  require the lease amount of ability and talent 
C)  provide lesser rewards than lower rank positions 
D)  are less pleasant to occupy than lower rank positions 
A)  are less important to the survival of society than lower rank ones 
B)  require the lease amount of ability and talent 
C)  provide lesser rewards than lower rank positions 
D)  are less pleasant to occupy than lower rank positions

Question 11

Questions about a conflictual versus a consensual nature of society stem back to ancient times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Conflict theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared norms and values as fundamental to society 
B)  social change as occurring rapidly and in a disorderly fashion 
C)  social order as based on manipulation and control by dominant groups 
D)  dominance of some social groups by others 
A)  shared norms and values as fundamental to society 
B)  social change as occurring rapidly and in a disorderly fashion 
C)  social order as based on manipulation and control by dominant groups 
D)  dominance of some social groups by others

Question 13

Using examples, explain whether you agree with Talcott Parsons or Robert K. Merton about the three postulates of structural functionalism.

Accepted Answer

-Robert Merton challenged the assumption

Question 14

Structural functionalism is criticized for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  paying too much attention on social change 
B)  focusing too much on actual society instead of how people see their society in an idealized way 
C)  overemphasizing conflict 
D)  being unable to deal with history 
A)  paying too much attention on social change 
B)  focusing too much on actual society instead of how people see their society in an idealized way 
C)  overemphasizing conflict 
D)  being unable to deal with history

Question 15

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are more important to the survival of society than lower rank ones 
B)  require the lease amount of ability and talent 
C)  provide lesser rewards than lower rank positions 
D)  are more pleasant to occupy than lower rank positions 
A)  are more important to the survival of society than lower rank ones 
B)  require the lease amount of ability and talent 
C)  provide lesser rewards than lower rank positions 
D)  are more pleasant to occupy than lower rank positions

Question 16

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  require the most ability and talent 
B)  are more important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones 
C)  provide more rewards than higher rank positions 
D)  are more pleasant to occupy than higher rank positions 
A)  require the most ability and talent 
B)  are more important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones 
C)  provide more rewards than higher rank positions 
D)  are more pleasant to occupy than higher rank positions

Question 17

Which of the following is a similarity between structural functionalism and conflict theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Macro-level focus on large-scale structures and institutions 
B)  Micro-level focus 
C)  Concern for small-scale groups 
D)  Concern for the individual 
A)  Macro-level focus on large-scale structures and institutions 
B)  Micro-level focus 
C)  Concern for small-scale groups 
D)  Concern for the individual

Question 18

Consensus theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared norms and values as fundamental to society 
B)  focus on social order based on tacit agreements 
C)  view social change as occurring in a slow and orderly fashion 
D)  dominance and oppression of some social groups by others 
A)  shared norms and values as fundamental to society 
B)  focus on social order based on tacit agreements 
C)  view social change as occurring in a slow and orderly fashion 
D)  dominance and oppression of some social groups by others

Question 19

According to Talcott Parsons, the _____ imperative refers to a system's ability to identify, and then achieve an ends or outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptation 
B)  goal attainment 
C)  integration 
D)  latency (pattern maintenance) 
A)  adaptation 
B)  goal attainment 
C)  integration 
D)  latency (pattern maintenance)

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Which of the following statements describe center-periphery differentiation?

Which aspect of systemic evolution did Talcott Parsons thinks happens as system upgrades their capacity to achieve their primary function and balance?

Which of the following statements describes the postulate of the universal functionalism that Robert Merton challenged?

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

There are similarities between conflict theory and consensus-oriented structural functionalism.

The functions of some social processes may not take a structural form.

Think of an example of anomie and then explain how it comes about because people are pressured to achieve cultural standards but structurally, lack the means to do so.

Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore ague society consciously develops a stratification system in order to be sure that the high-level positions are adequately filled.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

Questions about a conflictual versus a consensual nature of society stem back to ancient times.

Conflict theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Using examples, explain whether you agree with Talcott Parsons or Robert K. Merton about the three postulates of structural functionalism.

Structural functionalism is criticized for _____.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Which of the following is a similarity between structural functionalism and conflict theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

Consensus theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

According to Talcott Parsons, the _____ imperative refers to a system's ability to identify, and then achieve an ends or outcome.

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Early Years

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Max Weber

George Simmel

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Later Years

Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Ethnomethodology

Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories

Contemporary Feminist Theory

Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration

Contemporary Theories of Modernity

Theories of Race and Colonialism

Globalization Theory

Structuralism, Poststructuralism, and Postmodern Social Theory

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Exam 7: Structural Functionalism, Systems Theory, and Conflict Theory

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Which of the following statements describe center-periphery differentiation?

Which aspect of systemic evolution did Talcott Parsons thinks happens as system upgrades their capacity to achieve their primary function and balance?

Which of the following statements describes the postulate of the universal functionalism that Robert Merton challenged?

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

There are similarities between conflict theory and consensus-oriented structural functionalism.

The functions of some social processes may not take a structural form.

Think of an example of anomie and then explain how it comes about because people are pressured to achieve cultural standards but structurally, lack the means to do so.

Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore ague society consciously develops a stratification system in order to be sure that the high-level positions are adequately filled.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

Questions about a conflictual versus a consensual nature of society stem back to ancient times.

Conflict theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Using examples, explain whether you agree with Talcott Parsons or Robert K. Merton about the three postulates of structural functionalism.

Structural functionalism is criticized for _____.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high rank positions in society _____.

According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

Which of the following is a similarity between structural functionalism and conflict theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

Consensus theories see _____. Select all, but only those that apply.

According to Talcott Parsons, the _____ imperative refers to a system's ability to identify, and then achieve an ends or outcome.

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Early Years

Karl Marx

Emile Durkheim

Max Weber

George Simmel

A Historical Sketch of Sociological Theory: the Later Years

Varieties of Neo-Marxian Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Ethnomethodology

Exchange, Network, and Rational Choice Theories

Contemporary Feminist Theory

Micro-Macro and Agency-Structure Integration

Contemporary Theories of Modernity

Theories of Race and Colonialism

Globalization Theory

Structuralism, Poststructuralism, and Postmodern Social Theory

Social Theory in the Twenty-First Century

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