Multiple Choice
Merton's structural strain theory traces the origins of deviance to
A) anomie in an individual.
B) emotional stress caused by job loss, divorce, and the like.
C) the tension between desired cultural goals and the means of achieving them.
D) the lack of any commitment to cultural goals.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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