Individual theories of delinquency

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Write a 500- to 750-word paper explaining why some adolescents are motivated to commit crimes while others in similar circumstances are not. Support your explanation by applying at least two of the following individual theories of delinquency:

Routine activities theory
General deterrence theory
Specific deterrence theory
Biochemical theory
Neurological theory
Genetic theory
Psychodynamic theory
Behavioral theory
Cognitive theory

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