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According to Robert Merton, Americans are taught to strive toward the American dream of economic success. He termed these aspirations as _____.
 
  A) institutionalized goals
  B) institutionalized results
  C) cultural strains
  D) cultural means
  E) cultural goals

Question 2

Damion moved with his family to a new urban neighborhood. In his old neighborhood in the countryside, he used to greet people on the road while walking, whereas in his new neighborhood, this behavior is considered inappropriate. Damion is confused by this difference in social norms and is unsure of how to react. In this case, Damion is most likely to have experienced _____.
 
  A) sanctioning
  B) anomie
  C) deviance
  D) obedience
  E) strain



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

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