Lillian worked as an accountant for a business with annual profits of $1 million.However,her boss paid her a low-level salary that did not meet her family's expenses.Lillian soon realized that she could embezzle money easily and began skimming about $100,000 per year.Which theory best explains the reason behind her deviant behaviour?
A) control theory
B) routine activity theory
C) strain theory
D) monetary theory

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Strain theory suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they experience strain or pressure due to their inability to achieve their goals through conventional means. In this case, Lillian's low salary despite the company's high profits created a strain on her to meet her financial needs, which led her to engage in embezzlement as a way to achieve her goals.

Lillian Worked as an Accountant for a Business with Annual