A woman decides to quit her job and move to an isolated part of the country, where she and others live off the land, solely dependent on themselves. Which of Merton’s five adaptations to strain best fits this example?
a. Conformity
b. Innovation
c. Ritualism
d. Rebellion
Answer: D
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a. true b. false
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