The General Theory of Strain was discussed by Robert Agnew and first published in 1992. According to the General Theory of Strain, individuals engage in crimes because tensions or stressors that produce anger and anxiety (Agnew, 1992). . Crimes become the outlet that the individual uses to cope or remedy tensions or stressors. Agnew states that there are three different types of deviance-producing strains.1. Removal of positively valued stimuli. This is most commonly associated with the theft of personal belongings, but can also apply to the loss of a loved one, such as a friend or family member. Agnew believes that this type of tension leaves the subject committing crimes based on the feeling of the need to act vengefully towards those who took the valuable stimulus, to recover the object and to attempt to restrain or prevent its loss. . (Agnew, 1992)2. Inability to achieve positively valued goals, such as wealthy status in financial terms. This can range from not being able to pay current household bills to not being able to afford something that would enhance social status, such as an expensive car or house. . Agnew discussed 3 notable types of goals that people aim to achieve or acquire. The first is finances, specifically money. As money is generally earned through legitimate means, failure to meet these needs or demands can result in a certain level of pressure on the individual. Agnew's theory differs from traditional theories because he believes it causes a limited number of crimes, and only those that directly affect financial gain, such as theft or robbery. (Agnew, 1994). The second is related to status and respect. This type of status can change even between subcultures and can result in crimes in order to reach this middle of paper ......asia about these types of tensions and stressors and how they cause deviant behavior. The link between tensions and deviant behaviors are the negative emotions produced by tensions, such as anger and anxiety. The causes of deviant behavior may be related to these emotions and the personal resources available to manage these emotions. This helps define why some people with similar tensions commit crimes and why others choose legal ways to deal with their tensions and emotions. The general theory of constraints can help explain any act that is considered deviant by society and results in some sort of punishment, formal or informal (Agnew, 2006). Failure to achieve positively valued goals is broken down by Agnew into three categories. which produce tensions. The first of these is money. Money is a cause of tension when