Ben is an economically deprived man who lives in the midst of a group of middle-class people. unable to get a decent job, he joins a group of
low-income individuals in his society. according to the general strain theory, what is the possible reason for ben's action?
a. to make new like-minded friends
b. to provide financial support to his family
c. to cope with the strain of being unable to attain a certain socioeconomic status
d. to seek to get a decent job
e. to commit crimes, such as petty thefts and shoplifting. in groups

Considering "civil disobedience," which best describes how thoreau and martin luther king, jr. both felt about acts of civil disobedience? a. they both believed that acts of peaceful political protest would not affect or alter the law.b. they both believed that people should go against certain laws because government is a flawed concept.c. they both believed that individuals have the right and the responsibility to protest unjust laws.d. they both believed that breaking the law is an unjust action that deserves punishment.answer is c.