Which of the Following Is an Argument of Hirschi's Social

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an argument of Hirschi's social control theory

• A)Delinquents are detached loners whose bond to friends has been broken.
• B)Delinquents have the same friendship patterns as conventional youth.
• C)There is a definitive reason why a person's social bond is weakened.
• D)Only females who are detached from their parents are at risk for gang involvement.

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