
Merton's Theory
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Merton claim the 'American Dream' encourages individuals to pursue?
A goal of success measured in terms of wealth and possessions
A goal of success measured in terms of happiness and peace
A goal of success measured in terms of education and knowledge
A goal of success measured in terms of health and fitness
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Merton, what can the American Dream encourage?
Innovation and creativity
Deviance and crime
Peace and harmony
Education and learning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Merton suggest individuals might do if they cannot achieve social goals legitimately?
Work harder within the system
Turn to illegitimate (criminal) means
Seek education abroad
Move to another country
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'Anomie' according to Merton?
A state of personal happiness
A state of normlessness leading to deviance
A state of economic prosperity
A state of educational achievement
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'ritualism' according to Merton?
Giving up on goals but continuing daily routines
Innovating new ways to achieve goals
Rejecting societal goals
Achieving goals through legitimate means
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'innovation' involve according to Merton?
Achieving goals through legitimate means
Giving up on goals
Innovating means, often criminally, to achieve goals
Rejecting societal goals
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'retreatism' mean in Merton's theory?
Achieving goals through legitimate means
Innovating new ways to achieve goals
Rejecting goals and retreating from society
Conforming to societal norms
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