According to Merton,Americans Are Taught to Strive Towards the "American

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to Merton,Americans are taught to strive towards the "American Dream" of economic success.He called these aspirations

• A) institutionalized goals.
• B) institutionalized means.
• C) cultural strain.
• D) cultural means.
• E) cultural goals.

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Definitions:

Stimulants

Substances that increase activity in the brain and nervous system, enhancing alertness and energy.

Depressants

Substances that reduce the activity of the central nervous system, leading to effects such as relaxation, reduced anxiety, and sleepiness.

Narcotics

Narcotics are drugs that relieve pain and can induce sleep, but also have potential for dependency and abuse.

Planning

The process of thinking about and organizing the activities required to achieve a desired goal, involving foresight and strategic decision-making.