Question

The theory that crime is the result of socialization forces; crime is a function of upbringing, learning and control and that

(1) peers, parents and teachers influence behavior; and(2) criminality is a function of people’s interactions with various organizations, institutions and processes in society is known as:_________

Answer 1

Answer: Social process theory

Explanation: this theory states that every human engaged in destructive acts has that tendency to commit crime,this theory was formulated by Grasham Sykes and David Matza.

Social process theory also tries to prove that one's peers,patients, teachers and other members of the society can influence the behavior of a person. Once interaction with various parts of the environment like organizations, government institutions can result in criminality.