Differential association theory states that a person becomes delinquent because

a. of an excess of childhood experiences such as abuse/neglect.
b. of a lack of social skills and the ability to interact with others.
c. one lives in a socially disorganized environment with few opportunities.
d. of an excess of definitions favorable to law violation.


D

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A. parking ticket offenders B. sex offenders C. petty theft offenders D. jaywalking offenders

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A. English common law B. Roman law C. Canon law D. Procedural Law

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In ______, 902 allegations of sexual victimization (10%) were substantiated (i.e., determined to have occurred upon investigation).

a. 2011 b. 2017 c. 1930 d. 1966

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