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Social Theory And Social Structure by Robert K. Merton
Contributed by: Dixon
  • 1. Which adaptation mode involves accepting cultural goals and means?
A) Retreatism
B) Conformity
C) Innovation
D) Rebellion
  • 2. Merton's concept of 'manifest functions' refers to:
A) Unintended and hidden consequences
B) Only social functions
C) Intended and recognized consequences
D) Latent consequences only
  • 3. What term describes a situation where society emphasizes certain goals but not all individuals have equal access to the means?
A) Conflict
B) Dysfunction
C) Strain
D) Anarchy
  • 4. Merton distinguished between which two types of functions?
A) Normative and deviant functions
B) Primary and secondary functions
C) Structural and individual functions
D) Manifest and latent functions
  • 5. Merton categorized deviance into how many forms?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Four
D) Two
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of innovators in Merton's typology?
A) They reject both goals and means
B) They accept cultural goals but reject means
C) They seek completely new goals
D) They adhere to both goals and means
  • 7. According to Merton, which of the following is true about rituals?
A) Ritualists create new goals and means
B) Ritualists accept the means but reject the goals
C) Ritualists are innovators
D) Ritualistic behavior is always illegal
  • 8. What is the basic unit of analysis in Merton's sociological theories?
A) Individual personality
B) Government policies
C) The social structure
D) Cultural artifacts
  • 9. Merton contrasts individual behavior with which broader concept?
A) Psychological factors
B) Cultural norms
C) Social structure
D) Biological instincts
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