What Is the Basic Premise of Merton's Strain Theory

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the basic premise of Merton's strain theory?

• A)Some people get caught for committing deviant acts while others do not.
• B)The likelihood that one will commit a deviant act increases when negative sanctions for deviance are harsh.
• C)The likelihood that one will commit a deviant act increases when there is a strain or contradiction between culturally defined goals and access to legitimate ways to attain them.
• D)People who commit deviant acts have not internalized culturally defined goals.

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