What Is One of the Principal Reasons People Turn to Deviant

Multiple Choice

What is one of the principal reasons people turn to deviant behavior in the United States, according to the structural strain theory of deviance as articulated by Robert Merton?

A) There are a lot of people with inborn antisocial tendencies.
B) American society is very lax in enforcing laws.
C) The media sensationalizes deviant behavior, which is why it becomes increasingly attractive to young people.
D) The goal of success is shared by a majority of people, but not everyone has equal means for achieving that goal.