Question

Tim was raised by in a community with a heterogeneous population; poor, underachieving schools; and no informal social control. When Tim was fourteen, he got into a fight at school for the first time. He was agitated by the constant violence around him, which influenced him to pick fights more often. Which theory best explains Tim's actions?
A.
social disorganization theory
B.
general strain theory
C.
social learning theory
D.
broken windows theory
E.
positivist theory
criminology

Answer 1

Answer:

The theory that best explains Tim's actions is social disorganization theory.

Explanation:

Social disorganization theory supports the idea that criminal behavior is due to the environment where a person grows up and subsequently where this person develops their life, it considers criminal behavior a consequence of several and constant negative stimulus and influences in the surroundings. Tim has grown into this environment and eventually, he felt the social pressure of becoming the same as his surroundings.

Answer 2

I think it might be A. Because of the things going on around him, it could make him more agitated thus, picking more fights.

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