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According to Robert Merton, ____________ is a form of adaptation to strain in which the individual rejects both the cultural goals (i.e. material and financial success) and means (i.e. getting educated or having a job) to achieve them. Eg. Drug addicts, alcoholics

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Answer:

RETREATISM

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involves a person rejecting cultural values and methods of achieving them, as well as removing oneself from mainstream society.

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