Strain theory:
A)Argues that morality is based on wealth.
B)Asserts that motivation and personal responsibility are the key factors in living a healthy lifestyle.
C)Addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals.
D)States individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.

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Strain theory, developed by sociologist Robert K. Merton, focuses on the tension or strain experienced when individuals are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to achieve through legitimate means. This theory suggests that the discrepancy between societal expectations and the available means to achieve those expectations can lead to deviant behavior.

Strain Theory