According to Robert Merton's strain theory, the term correctly describes the behavior of a radical activist who rejects just about everything in the existing society in favor of some alternative system. a. rebel b. retreatist c. ritualist d. innovator

Option A: Rebel

Explanation:

The strain theory states that society puts pressure on individuals to achieve socially accepted goals, though they lack the means.

It states people may deviate or rebel if there is an inconsistency between culturally defined goals and the accessible means to obtain those goals. This discrepancy can cause strain that can lead to the crime, violence, and murder that are the effects of rebellion.

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