Strain theory suggests that people may engage in deviant behavior when they experience a conflict between goals and the means available to obtain the goals?

Yes

Explanation:

An American sociologist Robert K. Merton developed this theory.

He explained the reason why people engage in deviant behavior to be as a result of the distress they go through when they have no ways of achieving their valued goals.

A lot of value is placed on success and most people gain respect in the society based on their economic achievements. When there is a conflict between goals and means to achieving these goals, some People start engaging in criminal activities such as stealing, embezzlement, or selling of goods in the black market as a means to obtaining money to meet their needs.

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