Walter and Janet's middle child Fred is having trouble in school. He has been placed in special classes for emotionally disturbed children because of a learning disability. Fred's parents are concerned that others are calling their child "emotionally disturbed" and "delinquent.". Fred begins to act up, when he hadn't before. These behaviors validate which validate social process theory?

a. Social disorganization theory
b. Social control theory
c. Social learning theory
d. Social reaction theory


d

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