According to Merton,the only cultural value of importance in American society is

A) family relationships.
B) hard work.
C) material success.
D) religious faith.

Merton argued that in American society, the value of material success is highly emphasized and prioritized above other cultural values such as family relationships, hard work, and religious faith. He referred to this as the "American Dream" - the idea that anyone can achieve economic success through hard work and determination.