In the context of conflict theory, John Hagan proposed that ________.

A. juveniles who are labeled delinquent eventually commit secondary delinquent acts to live up to the label
B. delinquency occurs because of inner pressures and pulls
C. the tendency to commit crime is found in the level of self-control exercised by an individual
D. delinquency must be explained in terms of power relationships
E. the reaction of society to delinquent behavior leads to continuation of the behavior


Answer: D

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