An Unemployed Young Adult Wants a Stereo, but He Doesn't

question 67

Multiple Choice

An unemployed young adult wants a stereo, but he doesn't have the money or the means of earning the money needed to buy it. His desire for the stereo overwhelms him, and he steals one from a local store. This incident illustrates which theory of deviance?

• A) conflict theory
• B) labeling theory
• C) anomie theory of deviance
• D) cultural transmission theory

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Definitions:

Fantasies

Imaginative or fanciful thoughts, especially those not based on reality.

Repressions

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and feelings are unconsciously excluded from conscious awareness.

Stimulants

Compounds that boost energy, attentiveness, and alertness through the stimulation of the central nervous system activity.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a mental health disorder with symptoms including inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.