According to Merton's theory of anomie, many people in the United States turn to deviance because
A) they learn how to do and justify deviance from other people.
B) they are taught to want certain things (e.g., success) but are not given legitimate means to achieve these things.
C) they are labeled as deviant and then self-fulfilling prophecy takes over.
D) they are born with anti-social personalities.
E) by nature, people born in the US tend to be exceptionally greedy and egotistical.
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