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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) Conformity
B) Rebellion
C) Retreatism
D) Innovation
  • 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) Anarchy
B) Conflict
C) Strain
D) Dysfunction
  • 4. According to Merton, which of the following is true about rituals?
A) Ritualists are innovators
B) Ritualists accept the means but reject the goals
C) Ritualists create new goals and means
D) Ritualistic behavior is always illegal
  • 5. Merton contrasts individual behavior with which broader concept?
A) Biological instincts
B) Social structure
C) Cultural norms
D) Psychological factors
  • 6. What is a key characteristic of innovators in Merton's typology?
A) They adhere to both goals and means
B) They accept cultural goals but reject means
C) They seek completely new goals
D) They reject both goals and means
  • 7. Merton categorized deviance into how many forms?
A) Five
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
  • 8. What is the basic unit of analysis in Merton's sociological theories?
A) The social structure
B) Cultural artifacts
C) Government policies
D) Individual personality
  • 9. Merton distinguished between which two types of functions?
A) Primary and secondary functions
B) Manifest and latent functions
C) Normative and deviant functions
D) Structural and individual functions
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