An employee at a welfare office is so concerned with paperwork that he doesn't have time to administer to the needs of the poor, hungry, and homeless individuals who seek assistance. According to Merton's theory, this welfare worker would be a(n)
A. ritualist.
B. innovator.
C. rebel.
D. retreatist.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.