Social Science Theories and Their Implications to Education Quiz

What is the primary focus of the Functionalist Perspective?

• Symbolic meanings in interactions

• Interconnected parts of society

• Conflict between social classes

• Economic disparities

According to Functionalists, what is one of the purposes of schooling?

• To limit cognitive skills

• To encourage rebellion against authority

• To prepare students for later work roles

• To promote social inequality

Who is associated with the Functionalist Perspective?

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Max Weber

What do Conflict Theorists believe about education?

• It maintains power structures

• It encourages community service

• It promotes social equality

• It fosters individual creativity

What is the 'Hidden Curriculum' according to Conflict Theory?

• The formal curriculum taught in schools

• The unspoken values and norms taught in schools

• The extracurricular activities offered

• The physical environment of the school

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of schooling according to Functionalists?

• Economic purposes

• Encouraging individualism

• Intellectual purposes

• Political purposes

What is a key tenet of Symbolic Interactionist Theory?

• Conflict is necessary for change

• Society is a system of parts

• Meanings change through interaction

• Education is a tool for oppression

According to the text, what is a weakness of Symbolic Interactionism?

• It focuses too much on economic factors

• It emphasizes conflict over stability

• It overlooks individual actions

• It neglects macro-level social issues

What do Functionalists believe about social change?

• It is always beneficial

• It is undesirable unless necessary

• It should be actively pursued

• It is irrelevant to education

What is one implication of the Symbolic Interactionist perspective to education?

• Schools should avoid any form of interaction

• Education is a means to maintain social order

• Interaction includes reading, listening, and viewing

• Education should focus solely on academic skills