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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