Which of the following research findings supports the hypothesis that, "under conditions of low collective efficacy, social problems are contagious"?

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Both statement A (adolescents who associate with delinquent peers are more likely to be drawn into criminal and delinquent activity) and statement B (adolescents who live in neighborhoods with high rates of teenage childbearing are exposed to large numbers of peers who are relatively more tolerant of this behavior, which affects their own attitudes toward premarital childbearing) suggest that social problems are contagious under conditions of low collective efficacy. These statements demonstrate the idea that individuals are influenced by the behaviors and attitudes of those around them, particularly in situations where there is little social support for positive or pro-social behaviors.

Which of the Following Research Findings Supports the Hypothesis That