The Main Premise of Akers' Social Learning Theory Is That

question 12

Multiple Choice

The main premise of Akers' social learning theory is that:

• A)offenders are typically introduced to crime by the friends they hang out with most
• B)offenders learn how to commit crime both personally as well as by imitating those who are rewarded for crime
• C)interventions for criminal activity are most effective if they are delivered in a group setting rather than one-on-one
• D)those who grow up commit crimes have difficulty associating punishments with behaviour in childhood

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