Mark views society as a system of interrelated parts, while John views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources. Mark would be considered a(n) ________ and John would be seen as a(n) ________.
A) symbolic interactionist; functionalist
B) applied sociologist; functionalist
C) basic sociologist; applied sociologist
D) functionalist; conflict theorist

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Mark's view of society as a system of interrelated parts aligns with the functionalist perspective, where society is viewed as a complex system with parts working together to maintain stability and order. John's view of society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources aligns with the conflict theory perspective, where society is viewed as a competition for limited resources and power.

Mark Views Society as a System of Interrelated Parts, While