Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of strain theory?
A) A young adult joins a gang because his brother pressures him to do so.
B) A child steals a package of gum to give to his friend who is sick.
C) A store owner closes her business because sales are slow.
D) A youth sells street drugs to make money to buy the car he wants.
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