The main finding from William F. Whyte's landmark study of street corner groups in Boston was

a. street gangs establish status through physical challenges.
b. Italians are good bowlers.
c. In-groups matter more than out-groups when determining status.
d. status in a group determines performance rather than the other way around.


D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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