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Identify and Describe Merton's Five Modes of Social Adaptation

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Identify and describe Merton's five modes of social adaptation.  Which mode is stated as being most closely associated with delinquency?  Do you agree or disagree with this association?  What is the rationale for your view?


Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Stage

The second stage of the GAS, characterized by prolonged sympathetic activity in an effort to restore lost energy and repair damage. Also called the adaptation stage.

Endocrine Activity

The various functions of the glands in the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Internal Locus

A psychological concept where an individual believes they can control their life and outcomes.

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