Social processes such as _____ affect our chances of becoming or ...

[Sportsfan2111]

Social processes such as _____ affect our chances of becoming or not becoming criminal offenders.
 
  a. Peer influences, socialization, and social interaction
  b. Broken windows, poor nutrition, and inequality
  c. Strain, atavism, and superego
  d. Brain chemistry, punishment, and media

Question 2

Find a local juvenile case and write a summary of the delinquent event. Then write about why this case fits into Agnews general strain theory. If you cant find specific details, you may speculate on what factors may have led to the delinquency.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[dlook33]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Answers will vary. Student should address the strain from economic or noneconomic goals, the removal of positive stimuli, and the introduction of negative stimuli. Emotions of the juvenile might be addressed, ability to control themselves, their social networks, and self-esteem may play a role in the delinquent act.

[Sportsfan2111]

TYSM

[atrochim]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it