John desires the best things in life-a fast car,designer clothes,and membership in exclusive clubs. But rather than work his way through the system,he has discovered he can have all these things by selling crack cocaine in the inner city. How would Merton classify John?
A)a ritualist
B)a conformist
C)a rebel
D)an innovator

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John is someone who desires the best things in life but has chosen an illegal means of achieving them. He is an innovator, according to Merton's Strain Theory, because he has adapted to his situation by using unconventional means (selling drugs) to achieve his goals.

John Desires the Best Things in Life-A Fast Car,designer Clothes,and