How does social bond theory explain crime?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Social bond theory suggests that delinquency and crime are more common among individuals with weakened social bonds to conventional social institutions such as the family and school. Social bonds exists in attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief.

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Dopamine is considered a __________, responsible for delivering pleasure signals to brain nerve endings in response behaviors that make us feel good

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Terrorists have evolved into , free of control by or allegiance to any nation, and use violence to further political goals

a. nonstate actors b. enemy combatants c. unlawful combatants d. al Qaeda

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Which is NOT cited in the text as a risk for recidivism?

a. If the offender has a drug problem b. If the offender is unemployed c. If the offender has a mental illness d. If the offender is thrust into an unknown environment

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The vast majority of Africans who arrived in America arrived as _________________

A. Immigrants B. Indentured servants C. Slaves D. None of the above

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