Which of the following theories proposes that delinquency results from the frustration individuals feel when they are unable to achieve the goals they desire?

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Strain theory suggests that delinquency and criminal behavior can result from the stress or strain individuals experience when they are unable to achieve socially accepted goals through legitimate means. This frustration leads to alternative, often illegal, methods of achieving those goals.

Which of the Following Theories Proposes That Delinquency Results from the Frustration