Heimer and De Coster (1999)have made an important contribution to our understanding of the gender gap in violent crime by examining structural positions and cultural processes,including social learning.Which of the following is one of their conclusions?

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Heimer and De Coster's conclusion was that boys learn more violent definitions and have greater experience with violence, which contributes to the gender gap in violent crime. They did not suggest that violent delinquency is learned equally by boys and girls, that girls are better at deception, or that parents supervise girls more closely.

Heimer and De Coster (1999)have Made an Important Contribution to Our