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. control theory
B. differential association theory
C. strain theory
D. medicalization theory


Answer: C

Sociology

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