Which classification of people who rejects goal and accept means?

Abstract

Merton's typology of models of individual adaptation is ambiguous in the employment of symbols. By introducing a symbol for indifference in addition to the symbols for acceptance and rejection, the difficulties can be obviated and the classification scheme expanded to encompass models of deviant behavior not explicit in the original. Further examples of typological innovation are noted.

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Rebellion is when a person rejects culturally and society-defined goals and means and actively replaces them with culturally unacceptable ones. 5:51.

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What is retreatism behavior?

Retreatism - rejecting goals, ways of achieving them, and removing oneself from society. Rebellion - rejecting goals, means of achieving them, and actively supporting a counterculture.

What are the 5 reactions to strain?

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