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

question 64

Multiple Choice

Using the terms in Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following concepts correctly describes the behavior of a radical activist who rejects just about everything in the existing society in favor of some alternative system?

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

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Definitions:

Acquaintance Rape

Sexual assault committed by someone the victim knows, such as a friend, coworker, or classmate, as opposed to a stranger.

Verbal Coercion

The act of using words and language to compel or force someone unwillingly to do something.

Feeling Of Being Raped Again

A traumatic psychological experience where a victim of sexual assault feels as if they are reliving the trauma, often triggered by events or situations that remind them of the original incident.

Victim's Encounter

The experience or interaction of an individual who has suffered harm with the source or context of their victimization.