List and Define Merton's Five Adaptations That Individuals Use to Deal

question 16

Essay

List and define Merton's five adaptations that individuals use to deal with their inability to achieve their goals through culturally approved means.

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Definitions:

Atomic Bomb

A weapon of mass destruction that utilizes nuclear reactions, specifically fission or a combination of fission and fusion, to release a large amount of energy.

Harry S. Truman

The 33rd President of the United States (1945-1953), known for implementing the Marshall Plan, leading the Cold War's initial stages, and making the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan in WWII.

World's Superpower

A state possessing dominion and significant influence globally through its economic, military, and cultural strength, notably the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

International Relations

A field of political science that studies the interactions between countries, including diplomacy, conflict, trade policies, and international organizations.