Which of the following is NOT a component of the American Dream according to sociologists?
A) the belief that everyone can participate equally and can always start over
B) the belief that some people must fail so that others can succeed
C) the belief that it is reasonable to anticipate success
D) the belief that success is a result of individual characteristics and that actions are under one's control
E) the belief that success is associated with virtue and merit

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Sociologists would not consider the belief that some people must fail so that others can succeed as a component of the American Dream. Instead, they emphasize the idea that everyone can participate equally and anticipate success based on individual characteristics and actions, and that success is associated with merit and virtue.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Component of the American