General Strain Theory Asserts That ______________________

question 18

Multiple Choice

General Strain Theory asserts that ______________________.

• A) economic strains on states producing terrorism will weaken the resolve of the terrorists
• B) It is easy to take into account all strains in order to mitigate crime and terrorism
• C) strains have been used to study and explain crime but should be extended to study sub-state terrorism
• D) certain strains or stressors increase the likelihood of crime

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Definitions:

Excess Reserves

Excess reserves are the capital reserves held by banks beyond the required minimum, often placed with central banks, earning interest.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, which includes cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts.

Time Deposits

Time deposits are bank deposits with a fixed term or maturity date, where the depositor agrees not to withdraw the funds until that date, typically earning a higher rate of interest.

Demand Deposits

Bank accounts that allow the account holder to withdraw funds without prior notice, such as checking accounts.