According to Merton, this is an example of:
A. Conformity
B. Rebellion
C. Innovation
D. Retreatism
Answer: D. Retreatism
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(a) companionate/passionate (b) sensual/sentimental (c) passionate/companionate (d) carnal/altruistic
The most dramatic effect on children of their parents being violent toward each other is:
a. teaching them to reverse model, so they avoid abuse in their own relationships b. blaming them (the parents) for the violence, not themselves c. avoid being violent toward the parents, particularly the mother d. the abuse may occur during pregnancy and cause a miscarriage
Religious pluralism in modern society is generally accompanied by a neutral state. This means
a. religious freedom is eroded by state intervention. b. citizens are less likely to be religious. c. there is no official religion established by government. d. the state requires its citizens to belong to one of the organized religions within its borders.
According to the functionalist view, which of the following are major tasks of a social institution if it is to survive?
What will be an ideal response?