According to the U.S. Department of Justice, nearly 50 percent of inmates in state prisons have relatives who have also been incarcerated. Which of the following theories does this example best reflect?

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Social process theories suggest that criminal behavior is learned through interaction with others, particularly family and peers. The fact that nearly 50 percent of inmates have relatives who have also been incarcerated reflects the influence of family and social environment on criminal behavior.