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schs14

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Which of the following statements is an accurate criticism of Burgess-Akers's social learning theory?
 
  a) It explains only why some commit crime without interaction with others.
  b) It cannot explain why a person initially commits a deviant act.
  c) It explains only why a person initially commits a deviant rather than a conforming act.
  d) It fails to explain why a person continues to commit deviant acts.

Question 2

James Coleman's insightful concept of social capital is especially relevant in explaining why some youth seem favorably or unfavorably inclined toward gang membership.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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jjorrostieta

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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b) It cannot explain why a person initially commits a deviant act.

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schs14

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
Gracias!

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