Merton's Strain Theory refers to the inherent strain people experience when trying to achieve socially agreed-upon goals such as a large home, a nice car, or a sizable bank account. Which of the following five modes of adaptation suggests achievement of culturally approved goals through culturally approved methods?A. Innovation
B. Conformity
C. Rebellion
D. Retreatism
E. Ritualism

B. Conformity.

Explanation:

Conformity acceptance word divided into two parts that are Conformity and acceptance. Conformity stands for change in behavioral change or conviction. Or considered the stress of the party. and the acceptance stands for thinking and trusting across community standards. behaving and believing along social lines.

In other words we can say that achieving cultural goals via channels that are culturally approved and utilizing traditionally unorthodox methods to achieve cultural goals.

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