______ predicts that societies with large discrepancies between socially approved goals--such as wealth and recognition--and the resources available to achieve those goals through legitimate channels will have higher rates of deviance than societies with relatively small discrepancies.

A. Merton's strain theory
B. Goffman's dramaturgical perspective
C. Bentham's utilitarian model
D. Cloward and Ohlin's opportunity theory


Answer: A

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