Social Theory And Social Structure by Robert K. Merton

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

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

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

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

3. What term describes a situation where society emphasizes certain goals but not all individuals have equal access to the means?

A) Strain
B) Conflict
C) Anarchy
D) Dysfunction

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

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

5. Merton distinguished between which two types of functions?

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

6. Merton categorized deviance into how many forms?

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

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

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

8. Merton contrasts individual behavior with which broader concept?

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

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

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

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