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Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question 9:**
When evaluating the scenarios, consider the following information regarding cultural goals and conventional means:
- **College students' cultural goals:** to graduate
- **College students' conventional means:** to study hard, complete assignments, and gain new knowledge
Taylor is attending an excellent university but disagrees with the curriculum and the teaching methods used in many of the courses. Taylor is not alone in this sentiment. Many students at this university think the teaching styles are outdated, as is the course material. Taylor has decided to protest the way classes are taught and the methods employed. Taylor and friends have even devised a plan introducing different types of curriculum: experiential courses, a shift from the textbook, and more connection to actual employment skills. According to Merton's Typology, which category best describes Taylor?
- Conformity
- **Innovation**
- Ritualism
- Retreatism
- Rebellion

Transcribed Image Text:**Question 10**
While reading the scenarios, use the following information about cultural goals and conventional means:
- **College students' cultural goals:** to graduate
- **College students' conventional means:** to study hard, complete assignments, and gain new knowledge
Kim currently attends an excellent college, studies extremely hard, attends classes, completes her assignments on time, and is often on the Dean's List. Kim is active with several campus-based clubs and organizations, she also volunteers in the community, and has a part-time job. She graduates at the top of her class. According to Merton's Typology, which category would describe Kim?
- ☑️ Conformity
- ⚪ Innovation
- ⚪ Ritualism
- ⚪ Retreatism
- ⚪ Rebellion
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