Chapter One (Functionalist Perspective)

Question 1

Used at the macro level:

Answer 1

The Functionalist Perspective

Question 2

Emphasizes how parts of society are structured to maintain its stability:

Answer 2

The Functionalist Perspective

Question 3

Arrangements are ________ if components threaten society:

Answer 3

Dysfunctional

Question 4

Saw any society as a vast network of connected parts, each of which helps to maintain the whole system:

Answer 4

Talcott Parsons

Question 5

Parts of Society (11):

Answer 5

Government, Education, Economy, Religion, Family, Military, Legal, Science, Medical, Political, and Sports

Question 6

Cluster of social structures that fulfill fundamental needs of a society:

Answer 6

Institutions

Question 7

Characteristics of Institutions (4):

Answer 7

1. Tend to be resistant to change
2. Tend to be interdependent
3. Tend to change together
4. Tend to be the site of major social problems

Question 8

Open, stated, and conscious functions. They involve the intended, recognized consequences of an aspect of society:

Answer 8

Manifest Functions

Question 9

Unconscious or unintended functions that may reflect hidden purposes of an institution:

Answer 9

Latent Functions

Question 10

An element or process of society that may disrupt the social system or reduce its stability:

Answer 10

Dysfunctions

Question 11

Functionalist Perspective Terms (7):

Answer 11

1. Stability
2. Unity
3. Consensus
4. Agreement
5. Conservative
6. Harmony
7. Solidarity