Multiple Choice
Cohen's theory locates the source of the strain that produces delinquency in:
A) the inability to obtain material goods (e.g., cars, clothes) that are valued in American culture
B) the inability to obtain status and respect in society
C) blocked avenues to high-paying occupations
D) a sense of injustice engendered by discriminatory law enforcement in the juvenile justice system
E) pressures on adolescent boys to assume adult responsibilities in single-parent families
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