If You Were to Look for a Theory of Delinquency

question 21

Multiple Choice

If you were to look for a theory of delinquency that links a youth's engagement in delinquent acts to the struggle of being locked out of the economic mainstream, thereby creating anger and frustration and ultimately leading to delinquency, which of the following theories would best fit this description?

• A) Social process ​
• B)Strain
• C)Social structure
• D)Social disorganization

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Definitions:

Obstruction

A blockage in a bodily passage preventing the normal flow of fluids or contents within the body.

Congenital Anomalies

Birth defects that can involve many different parts of the body including the brain, heart, lungs, liver, bones, and intestinal tract.

Hemopneumothorax

A medical condition involving a collection of blood and air in the pleural cavity, the space between the lung and the chest wall, often resulting from chest trauma.

Congenital Respiratory Disorder

A respiratory disorder that is present at birth, affecting the structure or function of the respiratory system.