Question 1

According to Agnew, general strain theory ______.&#10;A)Was developed by Durkheim&#10;B)Does not differ substantially from Merton's strain theory&#10;C)Is a macro-only theory of deviance&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

General Strain Theory was developed by Robert Agnew, not Durkheim, and it differs from Merton's strain theory by incorporating a broader range of strains or stressors. It is not a macro-only theory; it includes micro-level (individual) considerations as well.

Question 2

According Agnew's general strain theory, strain can result from ______.&#10;A)Prevention of achieving positively valued goals&#10;B)Removing or threatening to remove positive phenomena one possesses&#10;C)Presenting or threatening to present one with noxious or negatively valued stimuli&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Agnew's general strain theory posits that strain can result from several sources: the inability to achieve positively valued goals, the removal or threat of removal of positively valued stimuli, and the presentation or threat of presentation of negative stimuli. All these factors can lead to strain, which in turn may lead to deviance or criminal behavior as a coping mechanism.

Question 3

According to Agnew, inequality affects community crime rates by ____.&#10;A)Making residents experience relative deprivation of opportunities&#10;B)Creating structural conflict between different classes&#10;C)Decreasing opportunities for committing crimes&#10;D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

Agnew's theory suggests that inequality leads to feelings of relative deprivation, which can increase frustration and potentially lead to higher crime rates as individuals or groups may resort to crime to achieve what they perceive as denied opportunities.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an example of aversive stimuli that Agnew discussed?&#10;A)Family disruption&#10;B)Child abuse&#10;C)Economic deprivation&#10;D)Overprotective parents

Accepted Answer

Agnew's General Strain Theory suggests that aversive stimuli, which lead to negative emotions, can push individuals towards delinquency. Family disruption, child abuse, and economic deprivation are explicitly mentioned as sources of strain. Overprotective parents, however, are not typically categorized as an aversive stimulus within the context of Agnew's discussions on strain theory.

Question 5

How do communities inspire deviance among its residents? Use the tenets of Agnew's GST to explain how communities might create the very problems with violent crime they often try to prevent?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 8: A General Strain Theory of Community Differences in Crime Rates, Robert Agnew