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