Which of the Following Statements Is Characteristic of General Strain

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is characteristic of general strain theory but not classical strain theory?

• A) Crime occurs when means are systematically blocked by things such as poverty and racism.
• B) Americans are primarily influenced by the capitalist dream of financial success.
• C) The developer of the theory did not conduct empirical tests of his ideas.
• D) Americans strive for cultural goals beyond that of money.

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