General Strain Theory Would Support the Claim of an Offender

question 31

Multiple Choice

General strain theory would support the claim of an offender who linked his criminal behaviour to the fact that he was abused as a child. Which type of strain would a general strain theorist call that experienced by abuse victims?

• A)removal of positively valued stimuli
• B)disjunction of expectations and achievements
• C)failure to achieve positively valued goals
• D)presentation of negative stimuli

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The synaptic cleft is the narrow space between a neuron and its target cell, where neurotransmitters are released to facilitate communication.

Synaptic Terminal

The end part of an axon that establishes a synapse with another neuron, releasing neurotransmitters to transmit nerve impulses.

Neuron's Organelles

The specialized structures within neurons, such as mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and lysosomes, which perform various crucial functions.

Cell Body/Soma

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to dendrites and the axon, playing a crucial role in processing and transmitting neural signals.