Which of the following is true regarding general strain theory (GST)?
a. There are four types of deviant behavior: innovation, ritualism, retreatism, and
rebellion.
b. GST gives priority to how negative stimuli affect an individual.
c. GST only applies to adolescents and their deviance.
d. GST only applies to economic success and how it leads to deviance.
Answer: B
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