Research suggests that good predictors of winning a Nobel Prize are family background and being educated at an elite college or university. Which theoretical perspective does this reflect?
A) strain theory
B) opportunity theory
C) social integration theory
D) power control theory

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Opportunity theory suggests that access to resources and opportunities, such as being educated at elite institutions or coming from a privileged family background, can significantly influence one's chances of achieving high levels of success, such as winning a Nobel Prize.

Research Suggests That Good Predictors of Winning a Nobel Prize