Research that has found that the presence of just one respected adult mentor can significantly reduce the likelihood of deviant behaviour within low-income youth supports which of the following?

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The presence of a respected adult mentor reducing the likelihood of deviant behavior aligns with the principles of differential association theory, which suggests that individuals learn behavior through social interactions and relationships, particularly with influential and respectable figures. The other theories listed- strain theory, illegitimate opportunity theory, and labeling theory- do not specifically address the impact of mentorship on deviant behavior.

Research That Has Found That the Presence of Just One