Which of the following theories suggest that increases in crime and deviance can be attributed to the absence or breakdown of communal relationships and social institutions?
A) cultural transmission
B) differential association
C) social disorganization
D) labeling

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Social disorganization theory posits that crime and deviance occur when communal relationships and social institutions, such as family, schools, and local government, break down or are absent, leading to a lack of social control.

Which of the Following Theories Suggest That Increases in Crime