Asked by Charlanta Anescar-Desrosiers on May 16, 2024
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The process by which the peers of a life-course persistent adolescent reinforce antisocial behavior is referred to as ______.
A) delinquency socialization
B) deviancy training
C) criminal inoculation
D) vicarious criminalization
Deviancy Training
A process through which individuals are influenced by peers to engage in antisocial or criminal behavior, reinforcing such behavior as acceptable or normative.
Delinquency Socialization
involves the process by which individuals learn delinquent behaviors and norms from their interactions within certain groups or environments.
- Understand the role of peers in reinforcing antisocial behavior among adolescents.
Verified Answer
BJ
Brittany JacquesMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Deviancy training is the process by which peers of a life-course persistent adolescent reinforce and escalate antisocial behavior. This can include techniques such as teaching them new criminal skills, sharing criminal ideologies, and providing rewards and social status for delinquent behavior. Delinquency socialization refers to the broader process of socialization into a delinquent subculture or environment. Criminal inoculation and vicarious criminalization are not terms commonly used in criminology.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of peers in reinforcing antisocial behavior among adolescents.