Social Control Theories View Delinquency as the Result Of

question 1

Multiple Choice

Social control theories view delinquency as the result of:

• A)the poor and the rich living in close physical proximity to one another
• B)living in an area with weakened community institutions
• C)an individual having weakened bonds to family,school,and peers
• D)a failure to achieve positive goals in life

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Definitions:

Generalizing

The process of extending the application of a response to stimuli that are similar to the conditioned stimulus in conditioned learning, or drawing broad conclusions from specific instances.

Vivid Cases

Highly memorable and striking instances or examples that stand out in the mind.

Sleep Deprivation

The condition of not having enough sleep, which can adversely affect health, cognitive functions, and emotional well-being.

Replication

Repeating the essence of a research study, usually with different participants in different situations, to see whether the basic finding extends to other participants and circumstances.