Which Sociologist Theorized That Becoming a Deviant Is Often Accomplished

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which sociologist theorized that becoming a deviant is often accomplished through a process of social learning?

• A) Travis Hirschi
• B) Steven Spitzer
• C) Robert Merton
• D) Howard Becker

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