Which of the Following Best Defines the Differential Association Theory

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the differential association theory?

• A)Inconsistencies and contradictions in the social system contribute to many forms of crime.
• B)It is the deviant behavior that a person adopts in response to the reaction of others to his or her primary deviance.
• C)Whether other people define or label a person as deviant is a critical determinant in the development of a pattern of deviant behavior.
• D)Crime and delinquency are learned in interaction with other people,for the most part within intimate primary groups such as families and peer groups.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Economics

An area of economic research that examines how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors affect the economic decisions of individuals and institutions.

Neoclassical Economics

An approach to economics focusing on the determination of goods, outputs, and income distributions in markets through supply and demand.

Behavioral Economics

A field of economics that studies how psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors affect economic decisions.

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