Question

a sociologist who believes that culture helps people achieve their biological, instrumental, and integrative needs is most likely to believe that shared values are essential for the maintenance of a society.
select one:
true
false

ali is pursuing a medical degree at one of the best universities in the united states. he wants to become a successful surgeon and works hard to excel at what he does. in the context of mertons types of social adaptation, ali most likely subscribes to
a. conformity
b. ritualism
c. innovation
d. retreatism

Explanation:

• For the first question: Functionalist sociologists believe that culture helps meet biological, instrumental, and integrative needs, and shared values are crucial for social maintenance. This statement aligns with functionalist views.
• For the second question: In Merton's types of social adaptation, conformity involves accepting cultural goals (like becoming a successful surgeon) and using legitimate means (working hard in medical school). Ali's behavior fits conformity.

Answer:

• First question: True
• Second question: a. conformity