According to Robert Merton's strain theory,______________refers to when people accept society's goals but adopt disapproved means for achieving them.
A)innovation
B)conformity
C)rebellion
D)ritualism

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According to Merton's strain theory, innovation refers to individuals who accept society's goals (such as wealth or success) but resort to disapproved means (such as crime or fraud) in order to achieve these goals.

According to Robert Merton's Strain Theory,______________refers to When People Accept