Practice mode Crime and Deviance

In strain theory, which individuals accept conventional success goals but use deviant means to reach them?

Correct answer A. Innovators

Explanation

Merton's innovators accept culturally approved goals such as wealth but reject legitimate means, turning instead to illegal methods like theft or fraud.

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