All of the following are considered categories of strain within the general strain theory proposed by Agnew EXCEPT:

a. failure to conform to conventional means
b. noxious stimuli
c. failure to achieve goals
d. removal of positive stimuli


a. failure to conform to conventional means

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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To claim qualified immunity, what conditions must exist?

a. reasonable actions on behalf of the public actor b. an unclear constitutional right c. both a and b d. neither a nor b

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Intimate partner homicide victims make up approximately ________ percent of all murders nationwide.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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McNaught (1999) suggests that some girls who are drawn into gangs because of:

a. The need for protection b. Pressure to join from peers c. Sexual relationships d. Being hooked on drugs

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