Which Theory Attributes Increases in Crime and Deviance to the Absence

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which theory attributes increases in crime and deviance to the absence or breakdown of communal relationships and social institutions?

• A) cultural transmission theory
• B) labeling theory
• C) social disorganization theory
• D) conflict theory

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