_______ Is an Influential Theory About Increases in Fear and Crime

question 94

Multiple Choice

_______ is an influential theory about increases in fear and crime within neighborhoods when there is insufficient police attention to seemingly minor public order offenses such as vandalism,loitering,aggressive panhandling,and prostitution.

• A)Learning theory
• B)"Broken windows" theory
• C)Differential learning association
• D)Social control theory

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