Concisely Explain the Causes of Delinquency According to the Major

question 31

Essay

Concisely explain the causes of delinquency according to the major theories of delinquency.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Process

The mental actions or processes of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Attentional Capacities

The maximum amount or volume of information or stimuli an individual can focus on or process effectively at one time.

Fodor's Modularity Hypothesis

A theory that suggests the mind is composed of innate, specialized modules, each with a specific function.

Language Processes

Cognitive activities involved in the comprehension, use, and production of language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.