Which of the Following Theories Emphasizes the Deteriorated Conditions of the Community

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories emphasizes the deteriorated conditions of the community or neighborhood as major the explanation for deviance,crime,delinquency,and drug abuse?

• A) social control theory
• B) self-control theory
• C) social learning and subculture theory
• D) anomie theory
• E) social disorganization theory

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