Which of these is not a criticism of strain theory for explaining deviance?

Question

a. it assumes a consensus in values
b. it does not explain an individual's preference for one mode of adaptation over another
c. strain theory cannot explain some types of deviance, such as mental illness or drug abuse
d. strain theory puts too much emphasis on social class as an explanation for deviance
e. it focuses on the social structure instead of the individual

Answer 1

D