A generally law-abiding man laid off during the economic depression is having trouble feeding his family.He writes a cheque for groceries when he knows he has no money in the bank account.What theory of crime best explains this action?

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The man's action can be best explained by strain theory, which suggests that individuals may turn to criminal behavior when they are unable to achieve their goals through legitimate means. In this case, the man's goal of providing for his family is blocked by economic hardship, leading him to engage in a criminal act (writing a bad check) to achieve his goal.

A Generally Law-Abiding Man Laid Off During the Economic Depression