Based on Differential Association Theory, What Is the Most Likely

question 55

Multiple Choice

Based on differential association theory, what is the most likely background shared by juvenile delinquents?

• A) They come from regions populated by large numbers of minorities.
• B) They are concentrated in urban areas with a population over 25,000.
• C) They are common in families living in poverty.
• D) They are from families that have a history of being involved in crime.

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Definitions:

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