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Merton's Theory

Authored by Heather Cooper

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12th Grade

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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

6.

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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