In the context of Robert Merton's strain theory, which of the following is true about conformists?

A. They respond to strain by lowering their aspirations for financial success, but they still accept the means to obtain it.
B. They invent new means to obtain economic success other than education and employment.
C. They frequently escape into drug addiction and are highly likely to commit crimes to support their drug use.
D. They accept the goal of economic success but reject the institutionalized means to obtain it.
E. They accept the cultural goal of economic success and accept the institutionalized means to obtain success.


Answer: E

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