Exam Krackers Ch. 1

Question 1

Complete these sentences:

1) Social constructionism adds to the idea of scientific models as representations of ____?
2) Symbolic interactionism is related to social constructionism in that it allows for ___?
3) According to functionalism, factions of society ____ to maintain ____?
4) Conflict theory views society in terms of ____ that act according to ______ rather than _____?

Answer 1

1) reality
2) social determination of shared realities
3) work together, stability
4) competing groups, their own self interest, the need for societal equilibirum