According to Differential Association Theory, Individuals

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to differential association theory, individuals

• A)internalize the criminal label when others believe they are criminal.
• B)become criminal when they are blocked from achieving their goals legitimately.
• C)learn the techniques and motivations for criminal behavior from others.
• D)who have internalized society's moral standards are unlikely to be criminal.

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