According to sociologist Robert Merton's strain theory, __________ occurs when people accept culturally-approved goals and pursue them through approved means.

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Conformity is the choice that matches the description of accepting culturally-approved goals and pursuing them through approved means, which is the basis of Merton's strain theory. Innovation (B) involves pursuing culturally-approved goals through unapproved or unconventional means, rejection (C) is rejecting both the goals and means of society, and rebellion (D) involves rejecting society's goals but seeking an alternative means of achieving them.

According to Sociologist Robert Merton's Strain Theory, __________ Occurs When