According to Jack Katz, There Are Several Reasons Why Adolescents

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to Jack Katz, there are several reasons why adolescents might shoplift. One reason is the material appeal of the objects that are taken, but, more importantly, they

• A) can gain entrance to gangs if they are successful.
• B) often have a vendetta against a particular store or small business owner.
• C) regard "getting away with it" as a demonstration of personal competence.
• D) usually need to make money by selling the objects they steal.

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