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Consistently throughout her teenage years, Arianna has read reports that college graduates are having a hard time finding jobs in the field of their chosen degree. Many college graduates end up working for minimum wage at jobs that they are overqualified for. Still, Arianna studies hard in school and applies for a student loan to attend college. According to Merton's strain theory, what reaction is Arianna having to this difficult situation?
conformity
ritualism
innovation
(rebellion

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A) conformity

Conformity occurs because Arianna thinks that she needs to conform with the idea that studying at a college will lead to her getting a better job. This is based off the preconceived notion that in order to do well in life, a college degree is needed.

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Answer:

conformity

Explanation:

Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, politics or being like-minded. Norms are implicit, specific rules, shared by a group of individuals, that guide their interactions with others.

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