According to Merton's strain theory, ___________occurs when people accept society's goals but adopt disapproved means for achieving them.
A) conformity
B) innovation
C) rebellion
D) ritualism

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According to Merton's strain theory, innovation occurs when people cannot achieve society's goals through approved means (such as hard work and education) and instead turn to disapproved means (such as crime and deviance) to achieve those goals. Conformity refers to individuals who accept society's goals and also adopt approved means to achieve them. Rebellion involves rejecting both society's goals and means, while ritualism involves abandoning society's goals but continuing to use approved means to achieve them.

According to Merton's Strain Theory, ___________Occurs When People Accept Society's