According to Robert Merton's strain theory, _____ occurs when people challenge both the approved ...

According to Robert Merton's strain theory, _____ occurs when people challenge both the approved goals and the approved means for achieving them and advocate an alternative set of goals or means.
 
  a. retreatism
  b. rebellion
  c. innovation
  d. ritualism

Question 2

Although men's average wages vary depending upon age, women's average wages are always lower than those of men in the same age group, and the older that women get, the greater the gap.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

Crack cocaine is the most extensively used illegal drug in the United States.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

Based on sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory, skid-row alcoholics and drug addicts reflect a pattern of:
 
  a. rebellion. b. ritualism.
 c. retreatism. d. innovation.

Question 5

Women's increased participation in paid employment has resulted in radical changes in the division of household labor.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 6

Two of the most common sources of disease and premature death are marijuana and heroin use.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false