According to Merton's __________ theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals

a. opportunity
b. conflict
c. developmental
d. strain


d

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

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A) is mostly self-sufficient B) has some health or economic problemsto deal with C) does not have to worry about raising children D) always provides love, nurturance, and emotional support

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. true b. false

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