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Explain Robert Merton's Structural Strain Theory of Deviance

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Explain Robert Merton's structural strain theory of deviance. Propose a study that a sociological researcher might conduct using this theory, constructing a one-statement hypothesis that could be tested for support.


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Pressure

The continuous physical force exerted on or against an object by something in contact with it, or the influence or stress on a person to perform or conform.

Emotional Responses

The psychological and physiological reactions to stimuli that are experienced as feelings such as happiness, anger, or sadness.

Negative Emotions

Feelings that are generally unpleasant and may include sadness, anger, fear, or frustration, impacting one's mental well-being.

Positive Or Negative

Terms used to describe the valence of various phenomena, including emotions, charges in physics, or results in testing.

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