According to Merton, What Is the Most Common Adaptation to Anomie

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to Merton, what is the most common adaptation to anomie?

• A) rebellion
• B) innovation
• C) conformity
• D) retreatism

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Definitions:

Disordered Behavior

Actions or patterns of behavior that deviate significantly from societal norms or expectations, often indicative of a psychological disorder.

Behaviorists

Behaviorists are psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which learning influences behavior, often disregarding mental processes.

Learned Responses

Reactions or behaviors that are acquired through conditioning or learning, rather than naturally occurring.

Culture-Bound Disorders

Mental or behavioral disorders that are specific to a particular cultural context and may not be recognized in other cultures.