Tyrel would really like to have the status among his friends that comes from owning a great car, having cash at hand, and being able to buy things he wants. Tyrel has never done well in school and has no desire to try to finish high school or go to college. Recently, Tyrel has been making good money selling drugs out of his car so that he can achieve the material goals he has set out for himself. According to Merton, which strategy for social adaptation is Tyrel using?

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Tyrel is using innovation as his strategy for social adaptation, according to Merton. This involves accepting societal goals but using illegitimate or unconventional means to achieve them, such as selling drugs to obtain wealth and status.

Tyrel Would Really Like to Have the Status Among His