A plausible case in which desire satisfaction is not sufficient for becoming better off is a(n) A. passing fancy. B. desire for autonomy. C. pleasant surprise. D. infant getting a vaccine.

(C) pleasant surprise

Explanation:

To be pleasantly surprised implies to be happy about an unexpected event. verb. I was pleasantly surprisedwhen Susie arrived at the party, after saying that she already had made other plans. a pleasant surprise: a positive unexpected event.

Pleasant surprise refelects a plausible case in which desire satisfaction is not sufficient for becoming better off. Pleasant surprise refelects a plausible case in which desire satisfaction is not sufficient for becoming better off.

D. infant getting a vaccine.

Explanation: The Desire Satisfaction theory ss a welfare theory that the fulfillment of our desires is the height of well being such that everything we do is geared towards satisfying those desires. It borders on a hedonistic view where we seek events or activities that give us pleasure but avoid those that cause pain. However, some things offer better well being and make us better off without giving satisfaction or fulfilling a desire. An example is an infant getting a vaccine.

The other options are motivated by desire satisfaction or achieve a form of satisfaction.

manifest functions are the recognized and intended consequences of any social pattern, while latent functions are those unrecognized and unintended consequences. to analyze the manifest functions of any social institution, we have to study its contribution to the continuation of a group, community, or society.

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