If you live in a high-crime area,many of the people you will befriend will be involved in criminal activities,thus increasing your opportunity to learn criminal behavior.The conceptual context for this phenomenon is known as:
A) social deviance
B) nonconformity
C) labeling
D) environmental deviance
E) differential association

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Differential association theory proposes that criminal behavior is learned through social interactions and associations with others who engage in criminal activities. Living in a high-crime area increases the likelihood of forming relationships with individuals who participate in criminal behavior, providing more opportunities to learn and engage in such behavior oneself.

If You Live in a High-Crime Area,many of the People