Which of the following ideas was advanced at the University of Chicago?
a. They attributed high crime rates to certain social and physical conditions.
b. They attributed high crime rates to the race and ethnicity of immigrants.
c. They attributed high crime rates to the increase in social programs such as welfare and food stamps.
d. They attributed high crime rates to poor nutrition in the public schools.
Answer: a
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