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Which theory focuses on urban conditions, such as high unemployment and school dropout rates, to explain crime?
 
  a. Strain theory
 b. Social disorganization theory
  c. Cultural deviance theory
 d. General strain theory

Question 2

According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
 
  a. Surveys suggest that the availability of firearms does not influence the delinquency rate.
  b. Surveys suggest that boys who are members of gangs are far less likely to possess guns than non-gang members.
  c. Surveys indicate that there are over 3 million gang members in the United States.
  d. None of the above statements are true


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Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Aug 12, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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