Question

which sociological perspective views society as an organism?

a. conflict perspective

b. functionalist perspective

c. symbolic interactionist perspective

d. social exchange perspective

Explanation:

The functionalist perspective uses the analogy of a living organism to describe society, where each social institution (like family, education) functions as an "organ" to maintain the overall stability and balance of the whole society. The conflict perspective focuses on power struggles, symbolic interactionism centers on small-scale symbolic interactions, and social exchange theory looks at cost-benefit dynamics in social relationships.

Answer:

B. functionalist perspective