Critics of Merton's Structural Strain Theory Note That Merton

question 36

Multiple Choice

Critics of Merton's structural strain theory note that Merton

• A) doesn't emphasize conformity enough.
• B) focuses too much on the deviance that arises from a conflict of values.
• C) ignores the fact that not all deviance stems from gaps between goals and means.
• D) doesn't tell us anything about monetary crime.

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Definitions:

Oligotrophic Lake

A lake characterized by low nutrient concentrations, which typically supports little aquatic plant life.

Invertebrates

Animals that lack a vertebral column, including species such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead or decaying organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Low Oxygen

Conditions where the level of oxygen in an environment is below the necessary threshold to support most life forms.