Is Delinquency A Learned Behavior?
Is Delinquency A Learned Behavior? Cultural deviance theory states that delinquency results from youths conforming to deviant cultural norms. … Akers (1977) used a social learning model and proposed that the delinquent behavior is learned when the consequences of that behavior are rewarding to the youth engaging in delinquent acts. Is delinquent behavior learned or