Practice mode Social Control

Doing well at school matters a great deal to Sammi, so she regularly cheats in tests. In Merton’s structural strain theory, what is Sammi?

Correct answer B. Innovator

Explanation

An innovator accepts society's goals, here academic success, but uses illegitimate means such as cheating to achieve them.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.