In the context of Robert Merton's strain theory of deviance, _____ is a mode of adaptation in which people feel so alienated that they want to change the social structure entirely by substituting new goals and means for the current ones

A) ?conformity
B) ?innovation
C) ritualism?
D) retreatism?
E) rebellion


E

Sociology

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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When a program fails to achieve the desired outcome (result) due to ________________ the program has not been properly tested and we cannot make inferences about the success or failure of the program.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

In the weeks immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the far-reaching economic repercussions began to affect businesses and workers worldwide. This phenomenon can best be explained by

A. globalization. B. urbanization. C. modernization. D. colonialism.

Sociology

Richard Southall and his colleagues at the College Sport Research Center have developed an adjusted graduation gap measure that compares athletes with other full-time students. Their findings indicate that athletes

A. consistently graduate at lower rates than other full-time students. B. graduate at the same rate as other full time students but have different majors. C. are not as interested in graduating as are other full time students. D. seldom graduate in four years.

Sociology