Rebecca Is from a Poor Home and Dreams of Becoming

question 157

Multiple Choice

Rebecca is from a poor home and dreams of becoming a doctor. She has excellent grades, but not the money required for eight years or more of university. She works part-time at a restaurant, but decides to supplement her income by selling drugs to her co-workers as well. In strain theory terms, what is Rebecca?

• A) a ritualist
• B) an innovator
• C) a retreatist
• D) a rebel

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Definitions:

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain and nervous system that are formed through synapses, allowing for communication and signal transmission.

Susceptible

Likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing or condition.

Flu

An infectious viral illness that affects the respiratory system, characterized by fever, cough, and muscle aches.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on psychosocial development that outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood, each characterized by a central conflict.