In the Context of Merton's Strain Theory of Deviance,_____ Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the context of Merton's strain theory of deviance,_____ is a mode of adaptation in which people feel so alienated that they want to change the social structure entirely by substituting new goals and means for the current ones.

• A) conformity
• B) innovation
• C) ritualism
• D) retreatism
• E) rebellion

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