Based on Kingsley Davis and Wilbert E. Moore's controversial concept of functional importance, one occupation that would be more important to society than the others, and consequently should receive greater rewards, is:
A) lawyer
B) teacher
C) bus driver
D) surgeon

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According to Davis and Moore's functional importance concept, occupations that are essential for the functioning and survival of society should receive greater rewards. Surgeons play a critical role in saving and improving the lives of individuals, making their occupation more important and deserving of greater rewards than others.