Strain Theory Suggests That ______

question 29

Multiple Choice

Strain theory suggests that ______.

• A) there is a disparity between what is considered valuable and what is available
• B) people feel strained when labels are put on them, and it compels them toward deviance
• C) when controls are weakened, deviant behavior is more likely to occur
• D) the upper class is more harshly penalized for crimes than other groups

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual products or job orders based on a specific activity base, such as machine hours.

General Factory

A place where a wide range of items may be manufactured, typically not limited to a specific product line or process.

Direct Labor-Hours

Another measure for the worker-hours spent directly on the manufacturing of goods, important for tracking production efficiency and labor costs.

Overhead Rate

The rate at which indirect costs are allocated to products or services, often used in calculating the total cost of production.