According to Merton,when persons hold high success aspirations and are not given the opportunity to realize them,they might

A) resort to illegitimate means of achieving their aspirations.
B) reset their goals to an even higher level.
C) feel irrepressible psychological pressures and become violent.
D) become more religious.

Success Aspirations

Desires or ambitions to achieve a high level of success in one's personal, professional, or academic life.

Illegitimate Means

Methods or actions that are not sanctioned or approved by societal norms and laws for achieving goals.

Psychological Pressures

Mental stress or strain imposed by external situations, expectations, or demands, potentially impacting behavior or well-being.