Aster and Jodi are both studying religion within a society. Aster uses the perspective of structural functionalism, whereas Jodi uses symbolic interactionism. Which of the following statements best describes Aster's and Jodi's examination of religion?

a.)
Aster examines the role religion plays in promoting social solidarity and stability, whereas Jodi examines the role it plays in shaping a person's life and experiences.

b.)
Aster examines the micro aspects of religion such as symbols, whereas Jodi examines the macro aspects of religion such as how it helps control social behavior.

c.)
Aster examines the role religion plays in attaining social stability, whereas Jodi examines the role it plays in causing inequality within a society.

d.)
Aster examines the religious factors that cause conflicts and inequality in a society, whereas Jodi examines religious symbols and their meanings in different cultures.