Question

Which scenario best shows an example of a social factor that contributes to crime?

a parent teaching a child that stealing is acceptable
a person seeing a cash register left open and taking money
a woman throwing garbage on the ground rather than in a trash can
a man needing money for new shoes

Answer 1

a parent teaching a child that stealing is acceptable

This is an example of a social factor (family socialization and learned norms) that can contribute to criminal behavior.