Which of the Following Theories Emphasizes the Absence of Bonds

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories emphasizes the absence of bonds to conventional society as a major explanation for deviance, crime, delinquency, and drug abuse?

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

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