Which of the following proposes that people feel pressure to do something when they are exposed to cultural goals that they are unable to obtain because they do not have access to socially approved means of achieving those goals.

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Strain theory proposes that when individuals are unable to achieve culturally endorsed goals through legitimate means, they experience strain or pressure, which may lead to deviant behavior. This theory suggests that individuals may turn to illegitimate means such as crime or substance abuse to achieve their goals.

Which of the Following Proposes That People Feel Pressure to Do