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Did Parsons see social actions as purely result from psychological processes?

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No, Talcott Parsons did not see social actions as purely result from psychological processes. He argued that social actions are a product of both the individual and society. The individual brings their own personality and experiences to the situation, while society provides the rules and norms that govern how people interact.
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