Hank was a teenager who recently moved into a new neighborhood. The majority of the teenagers in his new neighborhood either regularly stole or approved of this behavior. After a few weeks, Hank began to shoplift on a regular basis. The theory of deviance that might best explain Hankʹs behavior is
A) anomie.
B) labeling.
C) differential association.
D) feminist.

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Differential association theory suggests that individuals learn deviant behavior from those they associate with. Hank's behavior can be explained by his exposure to peers who engage in or approve of stealing.

Hank Was a Teenager Who Recently Moved into a New