According to Shaw and McKay, What Is the Root Cause

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Shaw and McKay, what is the root cause of persistent criminal and deviant behavior in some neighborhoods?

• A) Offenders continue offending over the entire life course.
• B) Police target specific neighborhoods, giving the appearance of persistent crime.
• C) Criminals target specific neighborhoods consistently.
• D) Social disorganization is a characteristic of neighborhoods, not individuals.

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