Juan believes in the American dream and thinks that the only right way to achieve success is through legitimate means, such as going to college. According to Robert Merton, Juan is most likely which of these?
a. conformist
b. innovator
c. ritualist
d. retreatist

According to Merton, Juan is most likely an A. conformist.

Explanation:

Merton suggested that there are 5 modes of adaptation into society, presented in the picture below.

Conformity refers to attaining something which is acceptable by society and by acceptable means. A conformed individual will pursue his/her acceptable dreams through acceptable ways because that is what society considers as right.

A clear example of conformity is the American Dream and in this case we could say Juan is most likely a conformist because he pursues his American Dream only by legitimate means (accepted by society).

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