Question

Even though Johnny realizes that he will never reach the economic and occupational success of which he once dreamed, he continues to go to work each day and diligently complete the tasks assigned to him. This is most consistent with which form of adaptation in Merton's theory of anomie/strain?

Answer 1

Ritualism

Step-by-step explanation:

Ritualism is a term established as part of his relational stress theory by the American sociologist Robert K. Merton.

It corresponds to the common practice of going through the everyday life processes even if one does not embrace the aims or principles that comply with those activities.