An employee at a welfare office is so concerned with paperwork that he doesn't have time to administer to the needs of the poor,hungry,and homeless individuals who seek assistance.According to Merton's theory,this welfare worker would be a(n)
A)ritualist.
B)rebel.
C)innovator.
D)retreatist.

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According to Merton's theory, a ritualist is someone who conforms to societal expectations but has given up on achieving success. In this case, the welfare worker is conforming to the expectation of completing paperwork but has given up on helping the poor, hungry, and homeless individuals seeking assistance.

An Employee at a Welfare Office Is So Concerned with Paperwork