Which of the following was NOT a conclusion drawn by Shaw and McKay?
A) Some areas of Chicago were characterized by high rates of crime and delinquency, while others were not.
B) The nearer to the center of the city a given locality is, the higher its rates of crime and delinquency.
C) Differences in rates of truancy, delinquency, and crime reflect differences in community characteristics.
D) Areas of the city with high rates of delinquency were characterized by high rates for only short periods of time.
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