Which Theory of Robert Merton's Suggests That the Macrolevel Structures

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which theory of Robert Merton's suggests that the macrolevel structures of a society can produce social pressures resulting in a higher rate of deviant behaviour?

• A) strain
• B) differential association
• C) labelling
• D) opportunity

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