Between Which Elements of Society Does the "Strain" Occur as Discussed

question 154

Multiple Choice

Between which elements of society does the "strain" occur as discussed by the strain theory of deviance?

• A) ideal culture and real structure
• B) real culture and ideal structure
• C) cultural reality and social ideals
• D) cultural ideals and social reality

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are not.

Human Behavior

The range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by humans in conjunction with their environment, influenced by culture, attitudes, emotions, values, and genetics.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

An unconditioned stimulus is a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning in the realm of behavioral psychology.