Multiple Questions Answers

1. The chief difference between a conflict and a structural-functional interpretation of American education is that
A. functionalists see no negative side-effects.
B. functionalists recognize dysfunctions.
C. conflict theorists don't recognize that education benefits anybody.
D. functionalists are more positive about the reproduction of culture and society.

2. Regarding cults and sects, which statement is most accurate?
A. Cults are to religiosity as sects are to secularism.
B. In the long run, sects either vanish or become church denominations.
C. A sect is a religious organization that originated as a cult.
D. Scientologists adhere to beliefs that are similar to those of any other sect.

3. One current trend in parenting is that women are
A. delaying childbearing.
B. placing careers over children.
C. much more frequently choosing to remain childless.
D. having children at a younger age.

4. According to Parsons, illness generally
A. is acceptable for men, but not women.
B. is functional.
C. threatens social stability.
D. is dysfunctional.