Burgess and Akers argued that criminal behavior and attitudes are more likely to be _____ if they are reinforced,or rewarded,usually by friends,family,or both.

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Burgess and Akers were proponents of the social learning theory, which suggests that criminal behavior is learned through interaction with peers and family members who reinforce and reward certain behaviors. Therefore, their argument supports the idea that criminal behavior and attitudes are more likely to be learned than innate or biological, and that the reinforcement of behavior is a central factor in shaping criminal behavior. The other options, institutional and biological, do not align with their perspective.

Burgess and Akers Argued That Criminal Behavior and Attitudes Are