manifest function

(noun)

the element of a behavior that is conscious and deliberate

Related Terms

Examples of manifest function in the following topics:

  • Intelligence and Inequality

    • Although schools' manifest function is to educate and train intelligence, they also have latent functions like socializing students.
    • The manifest function of education is to transmit knowledge to students.
    • Manifest functions involve things people expect or can observe.
    • Latent functions are not generally recognized or intended; rather, they are a secondary effect of manifest functions.
    • Socialization is slowly transforming into a manifest function, especially within special education and working with children on the autism spectrum, who suffer from serious social skill deficits.

  • Structural-Functionalism

    • Merton (1957) proposed a distinction between manifest and latent functions.
    • Manifest functions are the intended functions of a phenomenon in a social system.
    • An example of manifest and latent functions is education.
    • The manifest purpose of public education is to increase the knowledge and abilities of the citizenry to prepare them to contribute in the workforce.
    • Thus, while education's manifest function is to empower all individuals to contribute to the workforce and society, it also limits some people by creating boundaries of entry into occupations.

  • The Functionalist Perspective

    • Education also provides an example of Merton's theory of manifest and latent functions.
    • The manifest purpose of public education is to increase the knowledge and abilities of the citizenry to prepare them to contribute in the workforce.
    • Thus, while education's manifest function is to empower all individuals to contribute to the workforce and society, its latent function is to create and maintain inequality.
    • In the 1950s, Robert Merton elaborated the functionalist perspective by proposing a distinction between manifest and latent functions.
    • Manifest functions are the intended functions of an institution or a phenomenon in a social system.

  • Translations

    • In algebra, this essentially manifests as a vertical or horizontal shift of a function.
    • The original function we will use is:
    • When $a$ is positive, the function is shifted to the right.  
    • When $a$ is negative, the function is shifted to the left.  
    • Again, the original function is

  • Exhaustion

    • Exhaustion is the depletion and inability to maintain normal function, this often results in physical illness.
    • At this point, all of the body's resources are eventually depleted and the body is unable to maintain normal function.
    • If stage three is extended, long-term damage may result, as the body's immune system becomes exhausted, and bodily functions become impaired, resulting in decompensation.
    • The result can manifest itself in obvious illnesses such as ulcers, depression, diabetes, trouble with the digestive system, or even cardiovascular problems, along with other mental illnesses.

  • Principles of Organization Design

    • The design of an organization is the manifestation of its cultural philosophy, its go-to-market strategy, and its goals and aspirations.
    • a determination of the personnel subsystems (i.e., committees, departments, teams, programs) and task groupings (i.e., functional, divisional, matrix, or networked).
    • Explain the function of organizational design and how it impacts an organization

  • Cystic Fibrosis

    • A summary of the clinical manifestations of CF can be seen in .
    • Bi-lateral lung transplantation often becomes necessary for individuals with cystic fibrosis as lung function and exercise tolerance declines.
    • Transferring the normal CFTR gene into the affected epithelium cells would result in the production of functional CFTR in all target cells, without adverse reactions or an inflammation response.
    • Studies have shown that to prevent the lung manifestations of cystic fibrosis, only 5–10% the normal amount of CFTR gene expression is needed.
    • A graph depicting common bacteria found in the respiratory tracts of cystic fibrosis patients as a function of age.

  • Substance Abuse and Health

    • The psychoactive effects of drug abuse occur when the drugs impact the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain that control normal mental and physical functioning.
    • For instance, chronic drug abuse can negatively impact memory functioning, impulse control, and reaction time; it can also increase the risk for heart disease, cancer, liver failure, etc.
    • Short term effects can manifest in the form of drowsiness and changes in breathing (slow breathing or hyperventilation), abdominal cramping, diarrhea, irregular heart rate, and even strokes.
    • Another array of secondary (physical) effects manifests if the user stops taking regular doses of the substance.

  • The Complement System and Heart Disease

    • After healing, there may be fibrosis and adhesion of the pericardium with the heart, leading to constriction of the heart and reduced cardiac function.
    • Inflamed muscles have reduced functional capacity.
    • On healing, there will be fibrosis and reduced functional capacity .
    • Specific clinical manifestations depend on the amount of inflammation.

  • Human Language and the Brain

    • Several areas of the brain must function together in order for a person to develop, use, and understand language.
    • These areas must function together in order for a person to develop, use, and understand language.
    • This type of aphasia manifests itself as a loss of comprehension, so sometimes while the patient can apparently still speak, their language is nonsensical and incomprehensible.