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kodithompson

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The third assumption of the synthesis model explains that society is made up of different but interdependent parts that affect each other, creating a structure called a
 
  a. social order/disorder paradox.
  b. societal paradigm.
  c. social system.
  d. social boundary structure.

Question 2

The second assumption of a synthesis approach is that societies are organized, but the process of organization generates conflict. This is because
 
  a. scarce resources can be equally distributed but those in power control allocation decisions in their own favor.
  b. scarce resources can never be equally distributed, and those who have power end up making the allocation decisions.
  c. those without power always envy those with power, and thus create conflict to level the playing field.
  d. those without power control the means of production and allocation of resources, but lack the intelligence to distribute resources equitably.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c. social system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. scarce resources can never be equally distributed, and those who have power end up making the allocation decisions.



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