Which Theory Explains How Social Context and Social Cues Impact

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which theory explains how social context and social cues impact the way individuals act,specifically,whether or not local,informal norms allow acts such as vandalizing an abandoned car?

• A) strain theory
• B) symbolic interactionist theory
• C) broken windows theory
• D) differential opportunity theory

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