One Distinctive Feature of Early Strain Theories Is That They

question 10

Multiple Choice

One distinctive feature of early strain theories is that they:

• A) Explained crime among lower class males
• B) Explained violent crime
• C) Were empirically supported by research
• D) Were all developed in Europe

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