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Name the Social Theory!
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- Q1
This theory focuses on how social change and development are derived from conflict resulting from inequalities and differences in power in any given society
Evolutionary
Conflict
Interactionist
Functionalist
30s - Q2
This theory assumes that change and conflict are normal in a society
Functionalist
Conflict
Evolutionary
Interactionist
30s - Q3
A criticism of this theory is that it does not address any changes in technology or familial structures
Evolutionary
Functionalist
Conflict
Interactionist
30s - Q4
This theory portrays a negative view of society
Evolutionary
Functionalist
Conflict
Interactionist
30s - Q5
This theory does not acknowledge that social change is possible without violent action or revolution
Functionalist
Interactionist
Conflict
Evolutionary
30s - Q6
This theory assumes that human interaction results in conflict
Functionalist
Interactionist
Evolutionary
Conflict
30s - Q7
This theory focuses on how societies develop from small, simple entities to complex, post-industrial societies
Evolutionary
Interactionist
Functionalist
Conflict
30s - Q8
This theory assumes that societies will reach newer and higher levels of development over time
Evolutionary
Functionalist
Conflict
Interactionist
30s - Q9
This theory is criticised as it assumes all societies follow the same path
Evolutionary
Functionalist
Conflict
Interactionist
30s - Q10
This theory is criticised as it describes social change rather than explaining how and why it occurs
Interactionist
Conflict
Functionalist
Evolutionary
30s - Q11
This theory focuses on the ways in which social structures meet social needs
Functionalist
Evolutionary
Interactionist
Conflict
30s - Q12
This theory assumes that as societies develop, they become ever more complex and interdependent
Interactionist
Evolutionary
Conflict
Functionalist
30s - Q13
Sociologist Talcott Parsons explains that each institution works collaboratively with others to maintain stability. In a healthy society, the parts work together to form a stable state called dynamic equilibrium
Functionalist
Interactionist
Conflict
Evolutionary
30s - Q14
This theory suggests that the interdependence of institutions means that if one institution fails, the other parts of society must adapt to a new form of stability. Dysfunctional institutions will cease to exist.
Functionalist
Conflict
Interactionist
Evolutionary
30s - Q15
This theory is criticised due to its emphasis on social stability rather than social change
Evolutionary
Conflict
Functionalist
Interactionist
30s