The Concept of Instrumentality, as Used by Talcott Parsons and Robert

Multiple Choice

The concept of instrumentality, as used by Talcott Parsons and Robert Bales, refers to

A) the behavior of men and women in small work groups.
B) an emphasis on tasks, a focus on more distant goals, and a concern for the external relationship between one's family and other social institutions.
C) the symbolic interactionist approach to male and female behavior.
D) an emphasis on maintaining harmony and the internal emotional affairs of the family.