Which theory primarily focuses on the way that extreme forms of everyday behavior can be adopted as alternatives to existing social relationships that create negative emotions and stress?
A) social integration
B) social bonds
C) reciprocity
D) strain

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Strain theory focuses on how the stress and frustration resulting from the inability to achieve socially accepted goals through legitimate means can lead to the adoption of deviant or extreme behaviors as alternatives.

Which Theory Primarily Focuses on the Way That Extreme Forms