The innovation mode of adaptation in Merton's anomie theory applies to:
A) suicide
B) sexual unconventionality
C) pick-pocketing
D) being a petty red-tape bureaucrat
E) drug addiction

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Innovation in Merton's anomie theory refers to the acceptance of cultural goals but the rejection of legitimate means to achieve them, often leading to criminal behavior like pick-pocketing.

The Innovation Mode of Adaptation in Merton's Anomie Theory Applies