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