According to Sociologist Robert Merton's Strain Theory, __________ Occurs When

question 94

Multiple Choice

According to sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory, __________ occurs when people abandon both the approved goals and the approved means of achieving them.

• A)rebellion
• B)retreatism
• C)ritualism
• D)conformity

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Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places where escape might be difficult.

Loneliness

A subjective feeling of isolation or lack of companionship, regardless of the amount of social contact.

Panic

Panic is an intense, sudden onset of fear or acute stress that can trigger severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause, often leading to panic attacks.

Basket-Hold

A restraint technique used to safely manage a client's aggressive or self-harm behavior by holding their arms crossed in front of the chest and maintaining this posture to minimize harm.