Merton's Theory Was Criticized Because

Multiple Choice

Merton's theory was criticized because

A) he relied too heavily on official, socially constructed data to prove his theory.
B) it relies on the assumption that the culturally approved means and goals are widely accepted.
C) although most people accept the goals of success, many of them rely on alternatives for getting there.
D) he was too idealistic and did not really understand historical materialism.