What statement is false as a critique of social control theory?
A) Adolescents who report high levels of involvement,which should reduce delinquency,actually report high levels of criminal behavior.
B) Attachment to deviant peers decreases the likelihood of criminality.
C) Social control theory is better able to explain minor delinquency than more serious criminal acts.
D) Delinquent youths' friendship patterns seem quite close to those of conventional youth.
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