Which of the following is true of the functionalist perspective?
a. It states that environmental problems have less to do with the limited amount of resources available than with their distribution.
b. It views society as a system made up of interrelated and interdependent parts, each working toward the maintenance of the system.
c. It stresses the importance of social definitions and subjective assessments of reality.
d. It says that highly technological social organizations are always dysfunctional.
Question 2
A person looking at environmental problems from a conflict perspective is likely to believe that ________.
a. a highly technological social organization is always dysfunctional
b. environmental problems arise because of the way in which resources are distributed
c. high technology and environmental preservation are at odds with one another
d. decisions that affect the environment are made on the basis of maintaining a balance in an ecosystem
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