Which of the Following Is NOT a Key Concept in Sampson

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in Sampson and Laub's informal social control theory?

• A) Transitions
• B) Trouble
• C) Trajectories
• D) Turning points

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