Question 1

Describe the first modern version of strain theory presented by Robert K. Merton in 1938.

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Question 2

List and provide an example of the two major categories of strain.

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Question 3

Use strain theory to describe how the desire for "masculine status" might lead to delinquency. Would a desire for "feminine status" be as likely to lead to delinquency? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Use strain theory to describe how the denial of autonomy in school might lead to delinquency.

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Question 5

Using strain theory, describe how a juvenile who experiences physical abuse at home might adapt to or cope with that abuse. In your answer, identify and describe the three coping strategies discussed in the text and provide an example for each.

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Question 6

How might strain theory explain the greater involvement of juveniles versus adults in crime? In your answer, provide arguments that address the types of strain, coping strategies, and conditioning variables.

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Question 7

How might strain theory explain the greater involvement of males in delinquency?

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Question 8

Why do some adolescents who experience strain not engage in delinquency? Describe factors that influence whether juveniles will respond to strain with delinquency.

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Question 9

What recommendations might a strain theorist make for controlling or preventing delinquency?

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Question 10

Discuss community interventions that might reduce strain and/or help youth cope legally with strain. For example, would community centers or YMCAs in high-poverty areas reduce strain or help juveniles cope with strain? What interventions might do so?

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Question 11

Strain theorists argue that the inability of adolescents to achieve certain goals contributes to much delinquency. List and describe the four goals discussed in the textbook and provide an example of each of the four goals. What is goal blockage, and when does this occur?

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Question 12

There is reason to believe that concern with one's manhood or masculine status is not limited to African American males, although African American males and lower-class males may have more trouble "accomplishing masculinity" through legal channels. Why would these individuals have trouble "accomplishing masculinity"? What alternatives do these individuals have for achieving masculinity if it cannot be accomplished through legal channels?

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Question 13

As described by Agnew and Brezina, delinquency has been linked to eight different types of negative treatment. List and describe four of these types of negative treatment and provide examples of each.

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Question 14

List delinquent and nondelinquent strategies for emotional coping and behavioral coping.

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Question 15

How can strain theory explain adolescents' use of drugs and alcohol? Provide evidence discussed by Agnew and Brezina to help support your argument.

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Question 16

How does strain theory explain delinquency that occurs in response to the need for thrills and excitement?

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Question 17

Using strain theory, explain why males have a higher rate of offending than females.

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Question 18

Can the high rate of male offending be explained in terms of gender differences in the overall level of stress or strain? Explain why or why not.

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Question 19

Are there any gender differences in emotions experienced in response to strain? Explain and provide examples.

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Question 20

Provide a hypothetical scenario where a juvenile delinquent commits a crime of your choosing. Then, using terminology and concepts from the textbook, explain how strain theory relates to this hypothetical scenario.

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Quiz 6: Strain Theory