Two Groups of Boys,one Working Class and the Other Middle

question 33

Multiple Choice

Two groups of boys,one working class and the other middle class,engage in equal amounts of delinquent activities.One group is considered "just boys being boys," and the other is considered "troublemakers." Which of the following theories best explains this difference?

• A) strain theory
• B) differential association theory
• C) control theory
• D) labeling theory

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Definitions:

Creditors

Individuals or entities that lend money or extend credit, and to whom a debt is owed by debtors.

Assumes

Taking something for granted or accepting it as true without verification.

Debts

Amounts of money owed by one party to another, typically as a result of borrowing funds or purchasing goods and services on credit.

Corporate Dissolution

The process of legally terminating the existence of a corporation, involving the cessation of business operations, liquidation of assets, and distribution of the residual to creditors and shareholders.