Arnold gets an "A" on his organic chemistry exam because he copies most of his answers from Stanley,the "class brain" who is sitting next to him.According to Merton's anomie theory of deviance,Arnold would be classified as a(n)

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According to Merton's anomie theory of deviance, an innovator is someone who accepts societal goals but rejects the socially acceptable means to achieve them. Arnold fits this description because he still aims for the societal goal of getting an "A" but uses unacceptable means (cheating) to achieve it.

Arnold Gets an "A" on His Organic Chemistry Exam Because