According to the functionalist perspective,a society is composed of interrelated parts.If there is an adverse effect in one institution such as the economy,there will be:
A)no reaction in the other parts or institutions
B)an adverse reaction at the individual level only
C)an adverse reaction in all other institutions
D)a positive reaction in the other institutions

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According to functionalist perspective, all institutions in a society are interrelated and have a specific function. Therefore, an adverse effect on one institution will have an adverse reaction on all other institutions. For example, if there is an economic recession, it will affect not only the economy but also education, healthcare, and other social institutions.

According to the Functionalist Perspective,a Society Is Composed of Interrelated