Robert Merton Thought a _____ Occurs When One Social Structure

question 23

Multiple Choice

Robert Merton thought a _____ occurs when one social structure or institution has negative consequences for another.

• A) dysfunction
• B) latent function
• C) manifest function
• D) nonfunction

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Definitions:

Successive Approximations

A technique in behavior modification where desired behaviors are gradually learned through a series of steps that get closer to the target behavior.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of encouraging desired behavior by rewarding it, thus increasing the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

OB Mod

Organizational Behavior Modification, a theory that focuses on influencing individual or group behaviors within an organization through a system of rewards and punishments.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesirable behavior or action, aimed at reducing or eliminating that behavior.