According to sociologist robert merton's theory, people feel tension when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to culturally approved means of achieving those goals. the goals may be material possessions and money; the approved means may include an education and jobs.

Which principle underlies the idea of limited govemment?

Which is relatively better: a score of 76 on a psychology test or a score of 22 on an economics test? scores on the psychology test have a mean of 90 and a standard deviation of 13. scores on the economics test have a mean of 52 and a standard deviation of 10.

The 6th amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at a. deterring potential criminals by fear of swift and certain punishment. b. trying those accused of crimes without undue delay and avoiding secret trials. c. eliminating overcrowded dockets in the nation's criminal courts. d. preventing jurors from being unduly influenced by public opinion.