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

Read the graph that displays interest and total payments on a loan. banks make the most money and take the most risk with an interest rate of 5 percent. 10 percent. 15 percent 18 percent.

Alexander hamilton was one of the most important of the founding fathers. which of the following is he responsible for? select all that apply.

An 8-year-old boy named “george” was diagnosed with a rare constellation of five auto-immunediseases; two of these diseases were terminal and could take his life. at the time of diagnosis, thediseases were very aggressive; he faced the possibility of being completely bed-ridden in the next couple of months and facing death within five months. however, george received aggressive treatments and experienced the support of a loving family. after two years of treatments, george began to be angry about his condition. one night, his older brother was goingto bed and he saw his younger brother on the floor. he nudged him and asked, “what are you doing? ” george responded that he was praying because he did not want to be angry at god. he then asked his older brother, “why did god allow these diseases to happen to me? ” the older brother then said, “let’s go and talk to mom and dad.” george approached his parents and posedthis question: “why did god give me all of these diseases? ”the mom and dad come to you and ask, "what should we share with our son? " consider the following questions as you complete your thread: what are the doctrinal issues to consider in this situation? how would these doctrines aid you in sharing with the parents? if the parents requested that you counsel their son, what information would you counsel george?