Strain Theory Was Originally Developed by Robert Merton to Describe

question 23

Multiple Choice

Strain theory was originally developed by Robert Merton to describe the tendency for some people to commit crimes due to

• A) living in high poverty areas where crimes are committed for survival.
• B) class and race inequality.
• C) environmental contexts that promote criminal behavior.
• D) an inability to achieve the American Dream and achieve the goals set out by society.

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