Will wants to lose 75 pounds.Which of the following represents the constraining influence of social structure against his agency?
A)He fails to lose weight because he continues in his long-established habits.
B)High-quality food and gym memberships are costly,and Will's income is low.
C)He exerts amazing willpower and loses 75 pounds on his own,without a gym or a coach.
D)Obesity is widespread in society.

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Social structure, in this case, is represented by the availability and cost of resources such as high-quality healthy food and gym memberships. Will's low income serves as a constraining influence against his agency to lose weight because he may not have the financial resources to access these resources, hindering his ability to meet his weight loss goals.

Will Wants to Lose 75 Pounds