Priyanka is a sociologist who thinks that society usually operates in a smooth and consensual manner. what school of sociology mentioned in the textbook does she probably belong to?

The correct answer is the functionalist school of sociology.

The functionalist school of sociology or functionalism refers to a perspective in sociology that states that society is comprised of various interconnected components (government, education, religion, media, etc.,) that function together harmoniously and in a smooth manner. This in turn makes society function in a balanced and stable manner. Prominent functionalist sociologists include Emile Durkheim and Talcott Parsons.