The Theory of Behavior in Which People Who Associate with Some

question 96

Multiple Choice

The theory of behavior in which people who associate with some groups learn an "excess of definitions" of deviance, increasing the likelihood that they will become deviant is ________.

• A) conflict theory
• B) social control theory
• C) strain theory
• D) differential association theory

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety, playing a significant role in controlling appetite and body weight.

Adrenal Gland

A gland located above the kidneys that produces a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which are involved in stress responses.

Sodium Salts

Chemical compounds consisting of sodium and an anion, often used in food, industry, and medicine for various purposes.

Sodium Salts

Compounds formed by the replacement of the hydrogen ion in an acid by a sodium ion.