Compare and Contrast Merton's Strain Theory with Agnew's General Strain

question 53

Essay

Compare and contrast Merton's strain theory with Agnew's general strain theory.

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Definitions:

Stimulus Motives

Motives that cause humans and other animals to increase stimulation when the level of arousal is too low (examples are curiosity and the motive to explore).

Exploratory Motives

The drive behind individuals' desire to explore, investigate, and learn about their environment or new ideas.

Job Performance

The degree to which an employee successfully fulfills the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of their job.

Productivity

relates to the efficiency and effectiveness with which inputs are converted into outputs, often measured in terms of output per unit of input in an economic or workplace context.