Adolescents from lower socioeconomic classes are more likely to become delinquent because

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Research suggests that lower socioeconomic classes have greater exposure to criminal models and a lack of access to resources and opportunities, leading to a higher probability of delinquency. Intelligence and self-control have not been consistently linked to delinquency, and there is no evidence that lower-class youth are overinvested in school performance.

Adolescents from Lower Socioeconomic Classes Are More Likely to Become