In his anomie theory of deviance, Robert Merton
A. noted that people will always follow one of the five modes of adaptation and maintain that mode for an extended period of time.
B. created a typology to explain the basic types of adaptations people make to culture.
C. suggested that conformists tend to ignore societal goals.
D. described five types of deviance.
Answer: B
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