Theories and research presented in Chapter 14 suggest that the school is of primary importance in socializing young people and is an important determinant of delinquency.Within this context,which of the following statements is false?

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Research has shown that although school failure and struggles can contribute to delinquent behavior in the short-term, the long-term effect of school failure on one's career success is a much stronger predictor of delinquency. Therefore, statement B is false as it suggests that daily problems of coping with school failure have a greater impact on delinquency than eventual career success.

Theories and Research Presented in Chapter 14 Suggest That the School