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:

Novation

is the act of replacing one obligation with another by mutual agreement, effectively transferring the rights and duties of one party under a contract to another party.

Delegation

The process of assigning specific duties or authority from one person to another within an organization or group.

Liability

A legal obligation or debt that an entity is required to pay to another.