Which Statement Summarizes the Perspective Held by Social Disorganization Theorists

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement summarizes the perspective held by social disorganization theorists?

• A)Crime is a function of the conflict between people's goals and the means they can use to legally obtain them.
• B)Crime is a function of urban conditions: more uncertainty and less social structure equal higher crime rates.
• C)Criminality is a function of psychological predispositions which determine likelihood of offending.
• D)Criminality is a function of individual socialization: the larger one's social circle, the greater the likelihood of having delinquent connections.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Relations

The social connections and interactions among individuals, including how they think, feel, and behave towards one another.

Persistent Fear

An enduring, often irrational sense of dread or apprehension about a specific object, situation, or activity that can significantly impact daily functioning.

Taijinkyofusho

A Japanese culture-specific syndrome characterized by an intense fear that one's body, body parts, or bodily functions are displeasing, embarrassing, or offensive to other people.

Deference

The act of submitting to the wishes, judgment, or opinion of another person out of respect or reverence.