According to Robert K.Merton,what condition is created by the contradiction that success is not always attainable through conventional means?
A)anomie
B)conformity
C)social solidarity
D)strain

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According to Robert K. Merton, the contradiction that success is not always attainable through conventional means leads to a condition called strain, which refers to the stress or pressure experienced by individuals or groups who are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate channels. This can lead to deviant behavior or to a feeling of anomie, the breakdown of social norms and values. Conformity and social solidarity are related concepts that are not directly addressed by Merton's theory of strain.