Based on sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory, innovation occurs when people accept culturally-approved goals and pursue them through approved means. Those who want to achieve success through innovation work hard and save their money

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

Sociology

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________ refers to the condition of being culturally rather than physically distinctive

a. Ethnicity b. Race c. Gender d. Differentiation

Sociology

Contrast LeMasters and DeFrain's five styles of parenting. According to the authors, which of these is the best style and why?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The idea that nature is to be mastered by humans and humanity should dominate the earth without concern for it is known as ______.

A. human exceptionalist paradigm B. hegemonic degradation C. the new environment paradigm D. the old environmental paradigm

Sociology

Which of the following is counterproductive to intimacy?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology