The Differential Association Theory Explains Deviance by

question 152

Multiple Choice

The differential association theory explains deviance by

• A) emphasizing how deviance is culturally transmitted.
• B) focusing on who has the power to label behaviors as deviant.
• C) making reference to societal goals and the means of achieving them.
• D) noting that some people have more power than others to define what is considered deviant.

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