The idea that an unchanging feature such as defective ...

[Lobcity]

The idea that an unchanging feature such as defective intelligence may make some people crime prone is the backbone of _____________ theory.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Compare and contrast cultural deviance theory and differential association theory. Provide examples of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[jsm54321]

Answer to Question 1

propensity

Answer to Question 2

Cultural deviance theory holds that delinquency is a result of youths' desire to conform to lower-class neighborhood cultural values that conflict with those of the larger society.

Differential association asserts that criminal behavior is learned primarily in interpersonal groups and that youths will become delinquent if definitions they learn in those groups that are favorable to violating the law exceed definitions favorable to obeying the law.

[Lobcity]

TYSM

[helenmarkerine]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review