According to the Merton's Strain Theory, there are five behavioral choices people turn to in response to the strain. Among these five responses, while Conformity adopts the culturally accepted goals (American Dream, monetary success) as well as conventional means to succeed, ( ) retain the focus on success but do not feel tied to conventional means to achieve success, or the social structure blocks them from pursuing success legitimately. Thus, this responsive choice tends to get involved in illegal behaviors, such as drug dealing to become economically successful when legitimate means to achieve economic success are unavailable.
a. Ritualists
b. Innovators
c. Rebellions
d. Atavists
b. Innovators
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A) females. B) males. C) adolescents. D) children.
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