10 Questions
What are some difficulties that arise when the behavior of an individual actor is projected to societies as a whole?
Projection of individual behavior to societies as a whole can lead to problems when using narrowly defined models to predict and explain the behavior of real individuals in complex situations.
What aspects have rational-choice theorists emphasized to overcome the problems of projecting individual behavior to societies as a whole?
Rational-choice theorists have begun to emphasize culture, history, and institutions as the context in which choice occurs.
Who successfully implanted a formulation of system in political science, influenced by systems analysts in the natural and social sciences?
David Easton successfully implanted a formulation of system in political science.
When did Gabriel Almond apply a simple typology to national political systems?
Gabriel Almond applied a simple typology to national political systems in 1956.
What concepts did Almond turn to in his new formulation, utilizing the political system as a base?
Almond turned to a set of concepts related to structure and function in his new formulation.
What did Almond's formulation focus on, in contrast to grand theory, directing attention to middle-range concerns?
Almond's formulation focused on middle-range concerns, turning away from grand theory.
What influenced Almond's formulation, leading it to turn away from grand theory and focus on middle-range concerns?
Almond's formulation was influenced by some of the same influences that affected Easton, but it turned away from grand theory.
What did Almond's work trace in terms of the use of system in his research?
Almond's work traced the use of system in his research.
In what ways did Almond's work exert more impact upon comparative politics?
Almond's work exerted substantially more impact upon comparative politics.
How did Almond's work parallel the Eastonian movement?
Almond's work paralleled the Eastonian movement by turning away from grand theory and focusing on middle-range concerns.
This quiz explores the concepts of 'fundamental functions' of political systems and organicism in social theory, as discussed by scholars like Easton, Almond, and Radcliffe-Brown. Topics include the application of the concept of function to human societies and the analogy between social and organic life.
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