Applying Merton's strain theory, skid-row alcoholics and drug addicts illustrate the concept of ___________.
A) rebellion
B) ritualism
C) retreatism
D) innovation

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Skid-row alcoholics and drug addicts are retreating from society as they have given up on the social goal of success and have rejected society's means of achieving it. They are not rebelling against society or creating new means to achieve success (innovation). They are also not ritualistic in their behavior as they have given up on societal norms and rituals.

Applying Merton's Strain Theory, Skid-Row Alcoholics and Drug Addicts Illustrate