Sarah has been working as an administrative assistant at the same company for 30 years. She goes through the motions at her job with little motivation. She has realized that she will never get promoted, and has become extremely defeated. According to strain theory, Sarah is an example of a(n) ______.
A) ritualist
B) rebellionist
C) conformist
D) innovator

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According to strain theory, a ritualist is someone who gives up on achieving societal goals but continues to adhere to the means or rules of achieving them. Sarah continues her job without motivation or hope for promotion, fitting the description of a ritualist.

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