Question 1

For Parsons, the _________________ process helped to ensure that an actor's pursuit of his/her own interests also served the interests of the system as a whole.

Accepted Answer

Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, norms, and roles of their society, aligning personal interests with the system's needs.

Question 2

Parsons argued that _____________ was the major binding force between various elements of the social world.

Accepted Answer

Parsons argued that culture was the major binding force between various elements of the social world, as it provides shared values and norms that integrate different parts of society.

Question 3

The functionalist theory of stratification argues that:

Accepted Answer

The functionalist theory of stratification, primarily associated with sociologists like Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, argues that stratification is necessary for the stability and functioning of society as a whole. It ensures that the most important roles are filled by the most qualified people, who are motivated by the rewards associated with these positions.

Question 4

Unlike the structural functionalists, the neofunctionalists gave as much attention to _____________ as to order.

Accepted Answer

Neofunctionalists emphasize the importance of action and change in social systems, unlike structural functionalists who focus primarily on order and stability.

Question 5

Dahrendorf felt that authority rested with:

Accepted Answer

Dahrendorf believed that authority is tied to positions within a social structure or organization, rather than being a characteristic of individuals, organizations as a whole, or technology.

Quiz 2: Sociological Theories and Thinkers

For Parsons, the _________________ process helped to ensure that an actor's pursuit of his/her own interests also served the interests of the system as a whole.

Parsons argued that _____________ was the major binding force between various elements of the social world.

The functionalist theory of stratification argues that:

Unlike the structural functionalists, the neofunctionalists gave as much attention to _____________ as to order.

Dahrendorf felt that authority rested with: