According to Robert Merton's goal-means gap theory, the psychoanalytic approach to deviant behavior is wrong because that theory incorrectly assumes
a) society discourages the individual from engaging in deviant behavior.
b) society encourages the individual to engage in deviant behavior.
c) society has no impact on human biological impulses.
d) individuals freely choose to partake in deviant behavior.
a) society discourages the individual from engaging in deviant behavior.
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a. color-blind racism b. absolute deprivation c. reverse discrimination d. collective oppression
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a. People today are more interested in physical attractiveness. b. People today are more interested in dependable character. c. People today are more interested in chastity. d. People today are more interested in emotional stability.
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b. infectious disease. c. from pregnancy and childbirth. d. domestic abuse.
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What will be an ideal response?