Which of the Following Is Not One of the Components

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the components of Agnew's General Strain Theory?

A) strain occurs when we are unable to achieve goals
B) strain is not sufficient to lead to deviance on its own
C) negative emotions occur, particularly if the strain is seen as unjust
D) people need to be able to justify their actions - even those that are deviant
E) mediators for negative affect are coping strategies