According to Robert Agnew’s General Strain Theory, strain leads to anger and frustration that leads to deviant behavior, but not all individuals respond to strain with crime and deviance. What types of strain are most likely to lead to deviant behavior and/or crime?

What will be an ideal response?


Types of strain most likely to lead to deviant behavior and/or crime
? High amounts of strain
? Strain that is perceived as unjust
? Strain associated with low self-control
Strain creates more pressure or incentive for criminal coping

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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