According to Robert Merton's strain theory, _____ occurs when people give up on societal goals but still adhere to the socially approved means for achieving them.

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Dragos Rizescu · Answer 1 · 2021-11-09T20:23:23+0000

Answer: Ritualism

Explanation: Ritualism occurs when people give up on societal goals but still adhere to the socially approved means of achieving them.

It is when social goals are lowered in importance.