According to sociologist Robert K. Merton, __________ are unintended functions that are hidden and remain unacknowledged by participants.

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Latent functions are unintended functions that are not recognized by participants. Manifest functions, on the other hand, are intended and recognized functions of a social structure or institution. Dysfunctions refer to negative impacts or disruptions that a structure or institution may have on society. Prerequisite functions refer to the necessary components that are required for a social structure or institution to function effectively.

According to Sociologist Robert K