According to Robert Merton, which of the following may cause people to feel strain?

A. a high turnover of residents in a neighborhood
B. lack of social change in an area
C. lack of opportunity to achieve economic goals
D. a racially homogenous neighborhood


C. lack of opportunity to achieve economic goals

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North America provided the greatest markets for pirate plunder in the 17th century

a. True b. False

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Briefly describe the advantages of parties reaching an agreement and entering into a separation agreement.

What will be an ideal response?

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Self-hatred, self-imposed limits on one's aspirations, an acceptance of popular myths about homosexuality can all be associated with:

What will be an ideal response?

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Since 1976, most executions have taken place in the ________ and the fewest in the ________.

a. Northeast / West
b. South / Northeast
c. South / West
d. West / Midwest

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