According to Merton's version of anomie, ____________ are in short supply and thus unequally distributed to groups in society:
A) acceptable means to goals
B) power and prestige
C) defense mechanisms
D) socialization opportunities
E) wealth and property

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Merton's version of anomie suggests that society provides socially acceptable goals (such as success, money, and status) for individuals to strive towards, but does not provide enough acceptable means for all individuals to achieve these goals. This creates a state of anomie where individuals may resort to unconventional or even illegal means to achieve their goals. Therefore, acceptable means to goals are in short supply and unequally distributed, leading to deviant behavior.

According to Merton's Version of Anomie, ____________ Are in Short