According to Merton, which category represents individuals who accept societal goals but are prepared to employ unconventional methods to reach them when legitimate means are scarce?

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Those who follow both societal goals and approved methodsIndividuals who embrace goals but resort to alternative strategies to achieve themPeople who abandon goals but continue accepted routinesThose who reject both societal goals and accepted meansIndividuals who create new goals and means outside society

Explanation

Merton's theory outlines different adaptations to societal pressures. Innovators accept the cultural goals but are willing to use unapproved or innovative means to attain them when conventional avenues are blocked.