Emily Is in High School

question 27

Multiple Choice

Emily is in high school. Her best friend recently moved to a different state, so Emily started hanging out with a new group of friends. Some of her new friends experiment with illicit drugs after school. On repeated occasions, the group tries to convince Emily to join them. She finally decides to try what they are trying because she wants to fit in. Emily's deviance is best described by which of the following theories?

• A) rational choice theory
• B) differential association theory
• C) rational choice theory.
• D) labeling theory

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