The Unintended Consequences of an Action or Social Pattern Are

question 17

Multiple Choice

The unintended consequences of an action or social pattern are referred to by functionalist theorists,such as Merton,as

• A)manifest functions.
• B)latent functions.
• C)hidden functions.
• D)invisible functions.

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Definitions:

Alfred Adler

Austrian psychiatrist who founded the school of individual psychology, emphasizing the importance of feelings of inferiority and the creative self in personality development.

Rationalization

A defense mechanism where controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses and maintain self-schema.

Threatening

Presenting a danger or harm, creating a sense of fear or insecurity.