Social Theory And Social Structure by Robert K. Merton

1. Which adaptation mode involves accepting cultural goals and means?

A) Rebellion
B) Conformity
C) Retreatism
D) Innovation

2. Merton's concept of 'manifest functions' refers to:

A) Unintended and hidden consequences
B) Only social functions
C) Latent consequences only
D) Intended and recognized consequences

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. What is the basic unit of analysis in Merton's sociological theories?

A) Government policies
B) Individual personality
C) The social structure
D) Cultural artifacts

5. Merton distinguished between which two types of functions?

A) Structural and individual functions
B) Manifest and latent functions
C) Normative and deviant functions
D) Primary and secondary functions

6. Merton categorized deviance into how many forms?

A) Four
B) Three
C) Two
D) Five

7. What is a key characteristic of innovators in Merton's typology?

A) They adhere to both goals and means
B) They seek completely new goals
C) They reject both goals and means
D) They accept cultural goals but reject means

8. Merton contrasts individual behavior with which broader concept?

A) Social structure
B) Cultural norms
C) Biological instincts
D) Psychological factors

9. According to Merton, which of the following is true about rituals?

A) Ritualistic behavior is always illegal
B) Ritualists create new goals and means
C) Ritualists accept the means but reject the goals
D) Ritualists are innovators

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