Which of the following statements is not associated with differential association theory?
A)Criminals constitute a special type of conformist in that they conform to the norms of the group with which they associate.
B)Contact with deviant subcultures alone is responsible for turning people into criminals.
C)Exposure to criminal patterns and isolation from anti-criminal influences put people at risk of turning criminal.
D)People learn criminal behaviour from closely interacting with those who engage in and approve of law-breaking activities.

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Contact with deviant subcultures alone is not the only factor responsible for turning people into criminals according to differential association theory. The theory also includes the idea that exposure to criminal patterns and isolation from anti-criminal influences put people at risk of turning criminal, and that people learn criminal behavior from interacting with those who engage in and approve of law-breaking activities.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not Associated with Differential