According to Robert Merton, ________Are the Intended Beneficial Consequences of People's

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton, ________are the intended beneficial consequences of people's actions.

• A) manifest dysfunctions
• B) manifest functions
• C) latent dysfunctions
• D) latent functions
• E) positive side effects

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Definitions:

Heritability

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Athletic Ability

The physical and mental skills and talents that contribute to a person's proficiency in sports and physical activities.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics, including how genes are transmitted from parents to offspring.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.