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According to Robert K. Merton's strain theory, when individuals reject societal goals but continue to adhere to the accepted means of achieving those goals, they are engaging in what is known as "ritualism." In this response, individuals maintain a commitment to the prescribed norms and rules but have lost sight of the original objectives, leading to a focus on the process rather than the outcome. Ritualists may follow societal conventions and routines without striving for success, resulting in a sense of disillusionment or emptiness.

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