Which was the term sociologist Robert Merton used to denote a factor that had the potential to disrupt social institutions and organizations?

a. dysfunction
b. anomie
c. polarization
d. fragmentation


a. dysfunction

@Dysfunction is the term sociologist Robert Merton used to denote a factor that had the potential to disrupt social institutions and organizations.

Sociology

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a. .6 b. 1.5 c. 3 d. 6.5

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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in the world. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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