Which of the Following Theories Best Explains Why University Students

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories best explains why university students who place a high value on academic work,but have GPAs below 3.0 and score high on measures of depression,are most likely to use "homework drugs"?

• A)differential opportunity theory
• B)Agnew's general strain theory
• C)self-control theory
• D)social learning theory
• E)Merton's strain theory

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