Let's Say That a Rash of Thefts Is Occurring in a Suburban

question 67

Essay

Let's say that a rash of thefts is occurring in a suburban neighborhood.It is determined that a group of teenage boys from the community has been stealing items from unlocked cars,and the perpetrators are caught within a few short weeks.According to the information in Chapter 6,which factors likely made them initial suspects? What factors made it more likely that they would behave in this way?

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Definitions:

Resocialization

The process by which one's sense of social values, beliefs, and norms are re-engineered, often in a new social environment.

Hidden Curriculum

The unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school, which are not part of the formal curriculum.

Performance

Refers to the act of executing a task or the level of efficiency and effectiveness with which an activity is carried out.

Informally

In an unofficial or casual manner, without strict adherence to rules or formalities.