Dr. Wilson attributes the delinquent behaviors of many teens to the pressures associated with being members of street gangs. Her account best illustrates a(n) ________ perspective.

A) behavior genetics
B) social-cultural
C) neuroscience
D) evolutionary

Delinquent Behaviors

Actions that deviate from the social norms, laws, or ethical codes of a given society.

Social-Cultural Perspective

A viewpoint that emphasizes the importance of social interactions and cultural context in understanding human behavior and mental processes.

Street Gangs

Organized groups often engaged in criminal activities and identified by shared names, symbols, or territories, affecting public safety and community life.