Class discussion
Using what you have learned in your reading and supporting materials this week, create a scenario that would fall under Agnew’s strain theory. Use 1 of the following inputs as the basis for your scenario:
• Loss of the major goal • Presentation of the noxious stimuli • Removal of the positively valued stimuli
Briefly describe your chosen scenario and address the following:
• How do you believe a person in your scenario would react? • How do you believe society would react to the person’s behavior? • What steps would you take to help prevent the person from partaking in criminal behavior?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-200 word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
• What did you learn from your classmate’s posting? What additional questions do you have after reading the posting? • What clarification do you need regarding the posting? • What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?