Hank Is a Sociologist Investigating the Causes of Crime

question 8

Multiple Choice

Hank is a sociologist investigating the causes of crime.He is interested in how some areas of the city have traditions of crime that persist over generations,and how individuals easily move into groups following those traditions.What theory of deviance is guiding Hank's research?

• A)labeling theory
• B)control theory
• C)differential association theory
• D)strain theory

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