Strain Theory Proposes That When ________, People Resort to Deviant

question 22

Multiple Choice

Strain theory proposes that when ________, people resort to deviant means to accomplish socially defined goals.

• A) pressured by expectations
• B) conventional opportunities are blocked
• C) influenced by a deviant subculture
• D) opportunities arise

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Definitions:

Undernourishment

a condition in which an individual does not intake enough nutrients to meet their daily energy requirements, leading to malnutrition and health issues.

Nighttime Feedings

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Neonate's Brain

The brain of a newborn infant, which is rapidly developing and highly plastic in the first month of life.

Adulthood

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