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Which of the Following Statements About Shaw and McKay's Theory

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Which of the following statements about Shaw and McKay's theory and research is true?


A) Contrary to popular opinion, they argued that most delinquents come from homes in which the parents closely supervise their children.
B) They argued that kids become delinquent because they experience status frustration.
C) They argued that gangs were rare and that most youth committed crimes on their own.
D) They argued that delinquency was caused when youths were not controlled by adults and were exposed to delinquent values taught to them by older kids or adult criminals.

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