A person rejects society's cultural goals but decides to continue working in a minimum-wage job without looking for opportunities to improve his skills or standing in the society. According to Merton's strain theory, the person's response to the strain falls under the category of ________.

A. conformity
B. ritualism
C. innovation
D. retreatism


Answer: B

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