According to Cohen, the Delinquent Subculture Forms and Is Sustained

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to Cohen, the delinquent subculture forms and is sustained because it ______.

• A) channels destructive urges into productive activities
• B) provides alternative standards of success that working-class boys can meet
• C) redefines criminal activity as legal
• D) provides a way for delinquent boys to achieve middle-class success

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Definitions:

Stressful Events

Situations or occurrences that cause tension, anxiety, or strain to an individual.

Information Technology

The use of electronic equipment and software to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data, usually in the context of business or enterprise.

Information Overload

A condition in which the volume of information received exceeds the individual's ability to process it.

Organizational Flexibility

The ability of an organization to adapt quickly to changes in the environment, markets, technology, and customer needs.