An Individual Who Possesses Characteristics That Protect Him from Negative

question 17

Multiple Choice

An individual who possesses characteristics that protect him from negative health consequences of stress is said to be

• A)resilient.
• B)salient.
• C)non-responsive.
• D)predisposeD.

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Definitions:

Structural Strain Theory

A theory that interprets deviance as originating in the tensions that exist in society between cultural goals and the means people have to achieve those goals.

Cultural Goals

The aims and objectives that a society values and encourages its members to strive towards.

Anomie

A state or condition of society or an individual characterized by a breakdown or absence of social norms and values, often leading to feelings of alienation.

Conflict Theory

A theoretical perspective that views social and economic institutions as tools of struggle between groups or classes, leading to inequality and conflict.