Throughout adolescence, Earl was often truant from school and frequently drank alcohol. Although he was never arrested, Earl shoplifted and stole money from his parents and friends. At age 20, Earl began working in a restaurant and was eventually promoted to sous chef. Earl is now in culinary school and has not engaged in delinquent behavior for years. According to life course theory, which factor was most important to Earl’s desistance from crime?
a. his consumption of alcohol
b. his home environment
c. his job at the restaurant
d. his education
c. his job at the restaurant
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