Sociologist Robert Merton observed that "at each income level… Americans want just about 25 percent more" because there is no clear point at which they can feel secure. The situation creates
a. conformists. c. structural strain.
b. pure deviants. d. competition.
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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