An Anomie Theorist Would Agree with Which of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

An anomie theorist would agree with which of the following statements?

• A) Individuals become deviant even though our social structure does not promote it in any way.
• B) Modern industrial societies fail to promote status goals like the acquisition of material possessions even though everyone has the opportunity to achieve those goals.
• C) Anomie develops because culturally valued goals and the legitimate means to obtain those goals are equally emphasized.
• D) Our social structure can provide opportunities to achieve the American Dream only to a few people.

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Definitions:

Parent-Offspring Conflict

A situation in evolutionary biology where the interests of a parent and its offspring differ, leading to conflicts over resources.

Siblicide

The act of killing one's own sibling, occurring in some animal species as a competitive behavior for resources.

Adult Mortality

The rate at which adults in a population die, which can influence population dynamics and evolutionary strategies.

Egg Guarding

The behavioral practice by which one or both parents protect their eggs from predators and environmental hazards to ensure successful hatching.