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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Definitions:

Pregnant Women

Females in the state of carrying a developing fetus within their body, typically lasting around 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Parents

The primary caregivers of a child, responsible for providing support, love, and guidance in the development of a child into adulthood.

Living Apart

A situation in which individuals in a relationship choose to reside in separate households while still maintaining their relationship status, often for reasons related to work, personal space, or family dynamics.

Erikson's Psychosocial Development

A theory that describes eight stages through which a healthily developing human should pass from infancy to late adulthood.