According to Robert Merton, which of the following accept society's goals, but use illegitimate means to achieve them?

a. conformists
b. innovators
c. ritualists
d. rebels


Answer: b. innovators

Sociology

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a. hunger b. good health c. proper nutrition d. a law-abiding lifestyle

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During the Revolutionary War, women ______.

A. boycotted British goods B. committed acts of sabotage against the British C. worked as spies D. all of these

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According to parents, what accounts for many of their children’s gendered tendencies?

a.sexual orientation b. parenting style c.ethnicity d. socialization

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