A socioeconomically disadvantaged teenager decides that she must resort to crime in order to buy some clothes she wants. This teenager's behavior is an example of___________ .

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Innovation refers to a form of adaptation to strain where individuals accept the goals of society but reject the legitimate means to achieve those goals. In this case, the teenager accepts the goal of having nice clothes but feels that they cannot achieve it through legitimate means due to their socioeconomic status, leading them to resort to crime as an innovative way to reach their goals.

A Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Teenager Decides That She Must Resort to Crime