Both Albert Cohen and Walter Miller argue that delinquency is most likely to arise among ________

a. high-income males.
b. middle-class men and women.
c. low-income youths.
d. all class levels.


Answer: c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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