Using the Terms of Robert Merton's Strain Theory, Which of the Following

question 114

Multiple Choice

Using the terms of Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following concepts correctly describes the behavior of a school "dropout" who rejects both cultural goals and the conventional means to reach them?

• A)innovator
• B)ritualist
• C)retreatist
• D)rebel

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Definitions:

Papillae

Small, nipple-like projections on the tongue where taste buds are located, involved in the sense of taste.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for detecting and interpreting flavors in food.

Primary Taste Sensations

The basic categories into which all our taste perceptions can be classified, typically sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Light Adaptation

The process by which the eye adjusts its sensitivity to the brightness of the environment, enabling it to see in conditions ranging from bright sunlight to dim light.