Multiple Choice
Dominic is currently a successful high school teacher. When Dominic was 17 years old he was recruited by a gang. He joined the gang in order to establish a sense of belonging. Dominic went through the initiation process when he found out that his last "duty" was to rob a local gas station at gunpoint. Dominic went into the store, but readily noticed that his old high school football coach was standing in line to check out. Dominic went up to the coach, who he has always had a special relationship with, and told him what he just about to do. The coach immediately was able to get Dominic assistance to get out of the gang. He was able to attend a different school in a different county, which eventually lead to a college degree.Dominic always wonders what would have happened if he had ventured deeper in the gang style.
-Dominic participated in crime as a teen,but was able to go on and make a successful life for himself.Which theory would Dominic's case best support?
A) Psychological theory
B) Life course theory
C) Sociological theory
D) Gender theory
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