Introductory Sociology CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to the functionalist perspective, what is the purpose of culture?:

  1. To provide structure in society

  2. To foster creativity

  3. To provide direction and purpose

  4. To prevent disorder

The correct answer is: To provide structure in society

The functionalist perspective views culture as a system that provides stability and order in society. It emphasizes the importance of culture in defining and maintaining social expectations, norms, and values. While fostering creativity and providing direction and purpose can be seen as positive outcomes of culture, preventing disorder is not its primary purpose according to this perspective.

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