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