Strain Theory
Understanding Strain Theory Quiz
Test your knowledge of Strain Theory and its implications on crime and deviance. This quiz covers crucial concepts, adaptations, and key theorists, providing an engaging way to learn about the subject.
Key features of this quiz:
- 10 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and checkbox formats
- Suitable for students and enthusiasts of sociology
Which of these adaptions occur when someone rejects the goals and accepts the means?
Retreatism
Ritualism
Rebellion
Conformity
Innovation
Which of these would be an example of retreatism?
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Which of Durkheim's theories did Merton build on?
The American Dream
Social solidarity
'Organic' society
Anomie
In Laurie Taylor's comparison of strain theory to a rigged fruit machine, which of the following is the innovator?
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Crime and deviance occurs when there is "anomie" between the socially approved goals (such as the American dream) and the means to achieve them. In a balanced society the goals and means are achievable and accepted. When people are disenchanted they will turn to crime.
Robert Merton (1938)
Robert Merton (1968)
Robert Agnew (2008)
Robert Agnew (1992)
Emile Durkheim (1893)
What is the meaning of 'anomie'?
Carelessness
Normlessness
Lawlessness
Disorderliness
According to Durkheim which conditions result in 'anomic' suicide?
Individual is over-integrated into a group and lacks a separate identity
Excessive social regulation
Excessive individualism, where people lack the support of family, workmates or community
Sudden economic upheaval - enhanced or diminished prospects
Robert Agnew argued Merton's strain theory was too narrowly focused on financial and status goals. What did Agnew focus on?
Achieving the American Dream
People's ability to form intimate relationships
People not being treated how they wish to be treated.
People's disappointment in being unable to live up to other people's expectations
According to GST, crime is caused by
Poverty
Because of negative relationships with others
Lack of social cohesion
Absence of positive relationships
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