According to sociologist Robert 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.The goals may be material possessions and money;the approved means may include an education and/or job.
A)opportunity
B)conflict
C)developmental
D)strain

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Robert Merton's theory is referred to as "strain theory," which suggests that individuals experience strain or tension when they cannot obtain culturally approved goals because they lack access to socially approved means of achieving those goals. This strain can lead to deviant behavior as individuals seek alternative means of achieving those goals.

According to Sociologist Robert Merton's______________theory,people Feel Tension When They Are