Systems of beliefs and behavior designed to meet basic human needs are called ?

Related Mcqs:

1. According to functionalism the fundamental human needs are_____________?

   A. income safety and deference
   B. life liberty and the pursuit of property
   C. survival and expressiveness
   D. control over nature and the denial of death

2. When confronted with evidence contrary to their beliefs prejudiced persons will______________?

   A. suspend judgment until more evidence is found
   B. change their judgment to conform to new evidence
   C. refuse to change the original judgment in spite of evidence to the contrary
   D. apologize to the victim of their prejudice

3. When people’s beliefs about the inferiority of a certain group undergo change the process is called________________?

   A. social change
   B. cultural change
   C. political change
   D. radical change

4. Religious beliefs are often contained in_______________?

   A. doctrines
   B. creeds
   C. articles of faith
   D. all of the above

5. The study of human group behavior is the definition of________________?

   A. psychology
   B. geology
   C. sociology
   D. none of the above

6. The difference in the three most prevalent economic systems lies in how ?

   A. the people respect the government
   B. much the government interferes in the economy
   C. profits are made
   D. easy it is become rich

7. In contemporary market systems competition____________________?

   A. is quite strong
   B. is diluted by private and state monopolies
   C. does not exist
   D. has been replaced by planning

8. Conflict theorists view stratification systems as______________?

   A. resulting from class struggles
   B. effects of the law of nature
   C. mechanisms of coercion
   D. BOTH coercive and resulting from class struggles

9. Stratification systems tend to________________?

   A. differentiate among people within societies
   B. equalize the status of people in a society
   C. oppress children and the old
   D. create conflict between old and young

10. The ultimate effect of stratification systems is to________________?

    A. create inequality
    B. help people decide whom they should marry
    C. provide a work force for society
    D. fulfill the laws of nature