Jane's mother says that she is not surprised that Jane committed this crime. Jane's uncle is a criminal who has committed many crimes, ranging from larceny to assault. He is now in prison for the crime of robbery. However, prior to his incarceration he spent the entire summer with Jane while Jane's mother was at work. What theory would explain Jane's crime if she was taught the skills to participate in crime by her uncle?

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Learning theory explains Jane's crime as it suggests that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others, such as her uncle teaching her the skills to commit crimes.

Jane's Mother Says That She Is Not Surprised That Jane