Marcus, a 15-year-old, begins skipping school and shopliftin…
Marcus, a 15-year-old, begins skipping school and shoplifting after spending most of his free time with a new group of friends who regularly engage in these activities. He learns not only how to commit these acts but also hears repeated justifications from his peers, such as “it’s not a big deal because stores make plenty of money.” Which theory best explains Marcus’s delinquent behavior?