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darbym82

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Identify and discuss the three psychological theories of delinquency.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Prison treatment groups are often highly confrontational.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

 According to psychodynamic theory, unconscious motivations developed early in childhood propel some people into destructive or illegal behavior.
 Behaviorists view aggression as a learned behavior.
 Cognitive theory stresses knowing and perception. Some adolescents have a warped view of the world.

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again



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