Deviance Tends to Occur When a Major Discrepancy Exists Between

question 2

Multiple Choice

Deviance tends to occur when a major discrepancy exists between culturally defined goals and the means of achieving those goals. Which theoretical perspective of deviance does this statement represent?

• A) medicalization theory
• B) strain theory
• C) differential association theory
• D) control theory

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