Richard used to dream of owning a nice house in the suburbs, but after 15 years in a dead-end job, he's given up. Every morning, Richard leaves his small rented apartment, makes the long commute to work, and clocks in promptly at 8 A.m. to a job he hates. Which typology describes Richard's mode of adaptation to anomic imbalance?

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Richard's adaptation can be identified as ritualistic as he has given up his dreams and has accepted the mundane routine of his life. He continues to follow the social norms by going to work every day, but he does not have any personal aspirations for success or achievement.

Richard Used to Dream of Owning a Nice House in the Suburbs