When Applying Reckless' Containment Theory to Delinquency,the Term "Pull Factors

question 25

Multiple Choice

When applying Reckless' Containment theory to delinquency,the term "pull factors" might encompass such variables as __________.

• A)membership in a street gang or participation in a criminal subculture
• B)mental conflict and anxiety
• C)alienation and frustration
• D)pride and self-worth

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Definitions:

Uncontrolled Environments

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The use of experimental and clinical techniques to change maladaptive or undesirable behaviors into more adaptive, desirable ones.