Related Mcqs:

1. Merton’s term for the hidden or forgotten reason for a particular behavior was______________?

   A. middle-range function
   B. consumption function
   C. latent function
   D. structural function

2. Robert Merton’s ideas on crime and deviance make use of the concept of anomie. What does anomie mean in Merton’s work ?

   A. Normlessness
   B. meaninglessness
   C. social strain
   D. social adaptation

3. While a role is the behavior expected of one in a particular status role behavior is_____________?

   A. Actual behavior
   B. Supposed behavior
   C. Ascribed behavior
   D. None of these

4. According to lllich which one of the following is NOT transmitted through the hidden curriculum ?

   A. curiosity
   B. passivity
   C. conformity
   D. hierarchy

5. Which one of these would not be regarded as a dysfunction of bureaucracy according to Merton ?

   A. the rules could be upheld at all cost even in the face of a better solution
   B. people know they should be guaranteed fair and consistent treatment
   C. adherence to the rules takes precedence over organizational goals
   D. workers are not encouraged to be flexible in making decisions

6. Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them ?

   A. conformists
   B. innovators
   C. ritualists
   D. retreatists

7. It is very important to Sammi to do well in school, so she regularly cheats on tests According to Merton’s structural strain theory Sammi is a(n) ?

   A. conformist
   B. innovator
   C. ritualist
   D. retreatist

8. Robert Merton’s contributions to sociology include____________________?

   A. successfully combining theory and research
   B. an analysis of deviant behavior that focuses on societal goals and means
   C. an attempt to bring macro-and micro level analyses together
   D. all of the above

9. Robert Merton,s contributions to sociology include______________?

   A. successfully combining theory and research
   B. an analysis of deviant behavior that focuses on societal goals and means
   C. an attempt to bring macro- and micro
   D. all of the above

10. Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them. Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them?

    A. Conformists
    B. innovators
    C. ritualists
    D. retrealists