The view that gang values and expectations encourage gang members' involvement in crime is called the _____________ model of gang influence.

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The social facilitation model suggests that the presence of others (in this case, gang members) enhances the performance of behaviors that are typical or expected within that group, including criminal activities. This model emphasizes how group dynamics and peer influence can encourage individuals to engage in behaviors they might not otherwise engage in, including crime.

The View That Gang Values and Expectations Encourage Gang Members