Sally Did Well in High School and Later Attended University

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sally did well in high school and later attended university. She has a job and a family and volunteers at the local food bank. Sally has never broken the law. According to Robert Merton, which strategy for social adaptation is Sally using?

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

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Definitions:

Defensive Coping

A coping mechanism that involves denying or avoiding reality to protect oneself from being psychologically harmed.

Direct Coping

Involves confronting stressors head-on using problem-solving techniques and action-oriented strategies.

Indirect Coping

Strategies used to deal with stress or problems through means other than directly confronting or addressing the issue, possibly including avoidance or seeking support from others.

Confrontation

A face-to-face meeting or encounter, often involving a challenge or conflict between individuals.