Which of the following does Cohen's theory not explain?
A. why most delinquents become law-abiding individuals even though their position in the class structure remains relatively fixed
B. why some youths raised in the same neighborhoods and attending the same schools do not become involved in delinquent subcultures
C. types of roles that lower-class boys adopt in response to status frustration and strain
D. the origin of delinquent behavior
Answer: A
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