Question

after evaluating the existing literature on the relationship between iq and crime, travis hirschi and michael hindelang concluded that
iq is an important factor in predicting crime but is not as important as social class.
iq is not an important factor for predicting crime.
iq is an even more important factor in predicting crime than either social class or race.
iq is an important factor in predicting crime but is not as important as race.

question 8
social learning theory maintains that delinquent behavior is learned through the same psychological processes as any other behavior.
true
false

question 9
differential association - reinforcement theory suggests that delinquent behavior is the result of intra - group personality dynamics.
true
false

Explanation:

1. Travis Hirschi and Michael Hindelang concluded that IQ is not an important factor for predicting crime.
2. Social - learning theory posits that delinquent behavior is learned through the same psychological processes as other behaviors, so it's True.
3. Differential association - reinforcement theory focuses on social learning and interaction, not intra - group personality dynamics, so it's False.

Answer:

IQ is not an important factor for predicting crime.
True
False