Differential Association Explains___________

question 11

Multiple Choice

Differential association explains___________ .

• A) how one may be socialized into deviance
• B) why deviance is less likely to occur when one has long-term intense relationships with those who violate the law
• C) the role of loosely connected groups in learning deviance
• D) why some people who are heavily exposed to others who break the law still adhere to conventional behavior

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative that is foregone by choosing a particular action or decision, important in evaluating the cost of choices.

Alternative

An option among a set of choices in decision-making scenarios.

Total Costs

The sum of all expenses incurred by a business in producing goods or services, including fixed and variable costs.

Prime Cost

Direct materials cost plus direct labor cost.