Which theory explains how social context and social cues impact the way individuals act, specifically, whether or not local, informal norms allow acts such as vandalizing an abandoned car?

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Genevieve Ho

15 January, 19:22

Which theory explains how social context and social cues impact the way individuals act, specifically, whether or not local, informal norms allow acts such as vandalizing an abandoned car?

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Sheena · Answer 1

The theory that explains it would be : broken windows theory of deviance

Broken windows theory of deviance is a criminological theory of the norm-setting and effect of urban disorder that explain several anti-social behavior such as vandalism and other type of urban disorder