Using Data from the National Youth Survey, Hayes Found That

question 9

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Using data from the National Youth Survey, Hayes found that the new model showed that weakened social controls increase opportunities for associating with delinquent peers, learning delinquent behaviors, and committing initial delinquent acts.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors that are considered appropriate in their society.

Biological Categories

Classifications based on shared biological characteristics, such as genus, species, and family, in the study of life sciences.

Cultural Artifacts

Objects created by human beings that reflect the customs, beliefs, and practices of a particular culture or society.

Personality Formation

The process by which an individual's distinct personality patterns emerge and solidify over time.