Lillian worked as an accountant for a business with annual profits of $1 million. However, her boss paid her a low-level salary that did not meet her family's expenses. Lillian soon realized that she could embezzle money easily and began skimming about $100,000 per year. According to the text, through which of the following theories can the reason behind her deviant behaviour best be understood?
A)control theory
B)routine activity theory
C) strain theory
D) monetary theory

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Lillian's deviant behavior of embezzling money can be best understood through strain theory, which suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they experience strains or stressors such as low pay, and lack of resources to meet their needs. In this case, Lillian's low salary and inability to meet her family's expenses created a strain, which led her to engage in deviant behavior.

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