A person accepts society's cultural goals but lacks the institutional means to achieve them.Hence,he devises a new way to achieve the goals.According to Merton's strain theory,the person's response to the strain falls under the category of ________.
A)ritualism
B)retreatism
C)innovation
D)conformity

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According to Merton's strain theory, when an individual accepts society's cultural goals but lacks the institutional means to achieve them, they may resort to innovation, which involves using unconventional or criminal means to attain the desired goals. Therefore, innovation is the best choice.

A Person Accepts Society's Cultural Goals but Lacks the Institutional