Miriam Wanted to Be Able to Own a Fancy Car

question 28

True/False

Miriam wanted to be able to own a fancy car, so she attended college and became a physician. She could then afford to purchase her luxury automobile. Merton would argue that Miriam was using conformity to adapt to strain.

---

Definitions:

Recurrent

Occurring repeatedly over a period of time.

Tolerance

The body's reduced response to a substance (like a drug) due to repeated use, which often leads to needing larger doses to achieve the original effect.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Physical or psychological symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of a substance to which one has become addicted.

Common Types

Refers to the most frequently occurring or widespread categories or forms within a certain context.