Question

according to mertons strain theory, if a person accepts the cultural goal of making money but does not have the legitimate means to get it and has to steal instead, this person is classified as:
o a rebel
o a ritualist
o an innovator
o a retreatist

Explanation:

According to Merton's strain theory, an innovator accepts the cultural goal (e.g., making money) but rejects the legitimate means to achieve it. Instead, they use unconventional or illegitimate methods (like stealing in this case). A ritualist conforms to the means but gives up on the goals. A retreatist rejects both goals and means. A rebel rejects both and tries to replace them with new ones.

Answer:

B. An innovator