Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter. Journal articles can act as an ideal resource to help support your assignments and studies.

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Article 1: Church II, W., Wharton, T., & Taylor, J. (2009). An examination of differential association and social control theory: Family systems and delinquency. Youth Violence, 7(1). 3-15. doi: 10.1177/1541204008324910

Questions to Consider:

1. What three factors are investigated by the authors concerning delinquency?
2. What can a positive self-image do?
3. What is the greatest predictor of delinquent behavior?

Article 2: Vogl, M. & Rapp, J. (2011). Differential reinforcement of other behavior and extinction to reduce loitering and stealing for an adult with an intellectual disability and dementia. Clinical Case Studies, 10(3). 229-235. doi: 10.1177/1534650111405188

Questions to Consider:

1. Who was the test subject in this study?
2. What were the results of the study?
3. What did follow-up studies find on the subject?