Sociology · Structural Functionalism
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): For Talcott Parsons, a function is a complex of activities directed towards meeting a need or needs of the system. Reason (R): Four functional imperatives—Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, and Latency (AGIL)—are necessary for all social systems. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
- 1A is false, but R is true
- 2A is true, but R is false
- 3Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A✓
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
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