According to Agnew and Brezina, It Is Important to Study

question 2

Multiple Choice

According to Agnew and Brezina, it is important to study theories of delinquency because:

• A) theories can help us prevent and control delinquency
• B) criminologists have put much time and effort into developing them
• C) all theories build on previous theories
• D) the major theories are useful in explaining the unique behavior of a few deviants
• E) all of the above

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