Elliott, Huizinga, and Ageton's study using National Youth Survey data differs in its conclusions from Travis Hirschi's social control theory in arguing that:

a. inadequate socialization and social disorganization need to be added to social control theory to produce a better explanation of delinquency.
b. academic performance is a much stronger predictor of delinquency than any family or peer-group factors.
c. family variables are not important in explaining delinquency.
d. peer-group bonds are not important in explaining delinquency.


Answer: a

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