According to the functionalist perspective, what is the ...

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According to the functionalist perspective, what is the difference between manifest and latent functions?
 
  a. Manifest functions are causative events, while latent functions are the actual results of a social action.
  b. Manifest functions are the undesirable consequences of a social action, while latent functions are the desirable consequences.
  c. Manifest functions are the intended consequences of a social action, while latent functions are the unintended or unexpected consequences.
  d. Manifest functions are the changes that take a longer time to be effective, while latent functions show immediate results of a social action.

Question 2

Rita follows the functionalist perspective to study human behavior. She is most likely to argue that ________.
 
  a. various interrelated elements constitute a society and help maintain its stability
  b. social problems arise when an influential group defines a social condition as problematic
  c. social practices are simultaneously beneficial and detrimental to different groups
  d. observing the everyday interactions between people is the best way to understand a society

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a

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