According to Merton's strain theory,which of the following best characterizes the "innovator"?
A) He/she believes in both the culturally defined goals and the legitimate means for goal attainment.
B) He/she believes in neither the culturally defined goals nor the legitimate means for goal attainment.
C) He/she does not believe in the culturally defined goals but does believe in the legitimate means for goal attainment.
D) He/she believes in the culturally defined goals but follows illegitimate means for goal attainment.
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