According to Merton, which of the following modes of adaptation involves acceptance of the cultural goal of economic success and rejection of the institutionalized means to obtain it?

A. innovation
B. retreatism
C. ritualism
D. rebellion
E. None of the answers are correct.


Answer: A

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