You must examine the delinquency from both a psychological (social learning theory) and a sociological (general strain theory) perspective. You should compare and contrast the explanations for delinquency from each discipline. Finally, you need to provide an argument as to which discipline provides the better explanation.

You will complete a 1,500 word essay examining the following topic from two disciplinary perspectives (psychology & sociology). Your essay must rely on a minimum of fifteen (15) peer reviewed journal articles. You must examine the delinquency from both a psychological (social learning theory) and a sociological (general strain theory) perspective. You should compare and contrast the explanations for delinquency from each discipline. Finally, you need to provide an argument as to which discipline provides the better explanation.

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