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Beheh

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Which of the following is argued by strain theory?
 
  A) People act to reduce the strain between what others think of them and what they think of themselves.
   B) In a situation of social change, a structural strain develops between the culturally prescribed goals of the social system and the socially approved means of attaining the goals.
   C) When social obligations strain the resources set aside for their attainment, people work to either increase their resources or lessen their obligations.
   D) Change brings many strains. As a result, people must prioritize the problem solutions that they will attempt or risk experiencing alienation.

Question 2

Richie was basically a good kid; he always wanted to do what was right. However, his father and older brother were sent to prison for various serious crimes.
 
  People in the community thought that Richie would be just like them and treated him accordingly. Eventually Richie came to adopt the definition that others placed upon him as a criminal just waiting to happen and he actually began engaging in illegal acts. The theory that explains this is:
   A) cultural transmission theory
   B) differential association theory
   C) labeling theory
   D) looking glass self theory



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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