Questions: 1.6.2 Test (CST): What Is Sociology? Question 9 of 10 Suppose that a society decides to save money by reducing funding for education and training. Then it finds that workers do not have the skills needed for jobs. Why did Robert Merton refer to this behavior as dysfunctiona? A. Because it is nontraditional B. Because some governments will become too strong C. Because it can be studied D. Because some people may be hurt PREVIOUS

The answer is D: Because some people may be hurt.

Explanation for each option:

A. Because it is nontraditional - This option is incorrect. Dysfunction in sociology refers to negative consequences of social structures or actions, not whether something is traditional or nontraditional.

B. Because some governments will become too strong - This option is incorrect. While strong governments can be a concern, dysfunction in this context is about the negative impact on individuals and society, not government strength.

C. Because it can be studied - This option is incorrect. While sociological phenomena can be studied, dysfunction specifically refers to the harmful effects on society, not the ability to study it.

D. Because some people may be hurt - This option is correct. Robert Merton's concept of dysfunction refers to the negative consequences of social actions or structures, such as reducing funding for education, which can lead to a lack of skills among workers and ultimately harm individuals and society.