According to Merton's Model, a Poor Person Who Has Little

question 29

True/False

According to Merton's model, a poor person who has little chance to go to college and who sells illegal drugs to make money is one example of a deviant "innovator."

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event or situation that causes stress, challenging an individual's ability to cope.

Problem-Focused Coping

A stress management strategy that involves identifying and addressing the root cause of a stressor directly.

External Locus

Refers to an individual's belief that their success or failure is influenced by external factors beyond their control.

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to individuals' beliefs about the extent to which outcomes of their actions are due to internal or external factors.