identify the statements about education as aligning with either functionalist theory. group of answer choices education must teach the citizens of a nation the common tools necessary to succeed in that nation, such as language, literacy, and math. educational requirements of employers are often about weeding out applicants rather than the necessary skills of the job. schools that serve low-income students often focus on discipline and following instructions while schools that serve middle- and high-income students focus on creativity and critical thinking. mass education promotes feelings of nationalism and aids the development of national societies comprising citizens from different regions.