"extolled" means to praise some thing highly.
Answer: It might also prevent delinquency.
Explanation: The strain theory was developed in 1938 by Robert K. Merton. The theory explains the pressure society put on individuals to attain a societal status by committing crimes. Delinquency is a behaviour that is considered to be inappropriate, illegal or unacceptable. According to the strain theory, strain causes delinquency and the elimination of strain in the society will prevent delinquency.
The correct answer is letter A.
Explanation: The pressure is the least effective because makes people anxious and did not have a good result.