The last conclusion on the strain theory leading to violent criminal behaviour is more focusing on the physical aspect of the stimulus and goals and less of the emotional and mental side as the two previous paragraphs have done so. The last idea of the strain theory that will be discussed in this essay is the presentation side of the strain. _____ states that “ the presentation of a negatively valued stimulus may result in strain” ( 1274). Society puts a lot of stress and strain on individuals to be the best of the best, and to be the best of the best, is by presenting yourself as so. A great example of physically presenting yourself is by proving that you are finically stable. Some people who lack financial stability turn to violent crime
