According to Robert Merton's Goal-Means Gap Theory,the Psychoanalytic Approach to Deviant

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to Robert Merton's goal-means gap theory,the psychoanalytic approach to deviant behavior is wrong because that theory incorrectly assumes that

• A)society discourages the individual from engaging in deviant behavior.
• B)society encourages the individual to engage in deviant behavior.
• C)society has no impact on human biological impulses.
• D)individuals freely choose to partake in deviant behavior.

---

Definitions:

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), used in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives, and cleaning products.

Acupuncture

A form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine involving the insertion of thin needles into the body at specific points to alleviate pain and treat various health conditions.

Phantom Limb Sensations

Feelings that an amputated or missing limb is still attached and functioning, often accompanied by pain or discomfort.

Sensory Input

Information gathered by sensory receptors about internal and external changes.