NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A latent function is the unintended and unrecognized consequence of an element of society.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A latent function is the unintended and unrecognized consequence of an element of society. A latent function of the automobile is to gain social standing through the display of wealth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Latent functions are the unintended, unrecognized consequences of a social phenomenon. Many social institutions have both manifest and latent functions. Both manifest and latent functions can be positive or negative.

Detailed explanation-3: -Latent Functions are the less apparent, unintended, and often unrecognized functions in social institutions and processes.

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