According to Sociologist Robert Merton's __________ Theory, People Feel Tension

Multiple Choice

According to sociologist Robert Merton's __________ theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals. The goals may be material possessions and money; the approved means may include an education and jobs.

A) opportunity
B) conflict
C) developmental
D) strain