According to Merton's ___ theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals.

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Alden Vasquez

29 March, 03:14

According to Merton's ___ theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals.

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Alanna Erickson · Answer 1

Strain theory

Explanation:

According to Merton's strain theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals. This theory asserts that deviance occurs and individuals resort to crime due to the unavailability of legitimate opportunities to achieve the success goals set down by society.

Mason · Answer 2

Answer: Merton's strain theory

Explanation:

This is a theory that people engage in deviant behaviour when they are unable to achieve socially approved goals by legitimate means.

According to Merton's strain theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals.