Read the Vignette and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 12

Multiple Choice

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
After being rounded up by the cops last Saturday night,three men sit in jail pondering their condition and how they ended up incarcerated.All of them are in jail for different reasons and have different backgrounds.All of them are fairly young,in their teenage years,and very poor.John and Franky have been arrested for the first time;Arny has been in and out of the justice system since he was a child.John has been arrested for stealing an engagement ring.He had no money to buy the ring.Franky and Arny have both been arrested for assault.The only other background information we have about the three men is that Franky is a member of the Bloods,a violent gang located in the surrounding area and that Arny has been in jail for assault many times in the past.

-Given the information in this vignette,which theory best explains Arny's decision to commit a crime?

• A)labeling theory
• B)strain theory
• C)social control theory
• D)theory of differential association

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Definitions:

Negative View

A pessimistic or unfavorable perception towards a person, situation, or concept.

Conflict Interaction

The dynamic exchange between parties with opposing interests or views, leading to tension or disagreement.

Central Metaphor

A foundational figure of speech that is extensively used throughout a piece of literature or within a particular theory to highlight its core concept.

Hocker And Wilmot

Authors known for their contributions to the field of conflict resolution, specifically in their book on interpersonal conflict.