Which of Merton's "adaptations" is exemplified by becoming a drug addict?
A) ritualism
B) innovation
C) rebellion
D) retreatism
E) conformity

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Retreatism is one of Merton's "adaptations" where an individual rejects both the cultural goals and means of achieving them. Becoming a drug addict can be seen as an example of retreatism because the individual has given up on achieving traditional cultural goals and is instead withdrawing from society and relying on drug use as a way to cope.

Which of Merton's "Adaptations" Is Exemplified by Becoming a Drug