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According to Merton, crime and deviance are a __________ reaction to conditions.
 
  a. Abnormal
  b. Criminal
  c. Normal
  d. Unhealthy

Question 2

Johnny decides he is never going to be able to go to college because he can't afford it. He wants a new car, house, and an iPad but doesn't think it is possible to ever achieve those goals via the dead end jobs he is able to find.
 
  Johnny decides the only way he will achieve his goals is if he starts selling drugs. According to Merton, in what way is Johnny dealing with strain?
  a. Innovation
  b. Conformity
  c. Retreatism
  d. Rebellion



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

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