Edwin Sutherland's differential association theory states that ______.

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Edwin Sutherland's differential association theory states that criminal behavior is learned like any other behavior, through interaction with others, and can be reinforced or discouraged based on the attitudes and beliefs expressed by those individuals. It suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in criminal behavior if they are exposed to more favorable attitudes towards criminal behavior than to unfavorable ones. It does not suggest that criminal behavior is a product of impaired social bonds, a function of educational inequality within the lower class, or a function of media exposure.

Edwin Sutherland's Differential Association Theory States That ______