Dwade is a small neighborhood where residents watch out for each other. The residents proactively organize community meetings, notify the city council when they find potholes, and intervene if teens cause public nuisance. This is an example of
A. collective efficacy.
B. role engulfment.
C. predictive policing.
D. cultural socialization.
Answer: A
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