A functionalist reading the news headline, "Talking Robots Play Part in Therapeutic Treatment for People With Special Needs," is most likely to ask
A)Who benefit's from talking robots in therapeutic treatment and at whose expense?
B)What meanings do patients assign to talking robots?
C)What are intended and unintended consequences off using talking robots in therapeutic treatments?
D)How will robots know what symptoms to treat?

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Functionalists are interested in how different parts of society contribute to the overall functioning and stability of society. They would likely focus on the intended and unintended consequences of using talking robots in therapeutic treatments, considering how this technological integration affects the broader social system, including its benefits and potential drawbacks.

A Functionalist Reading the News Headline, "Talking Robots Play Part