According to differential association theory, which of the following is true?
A) Children who grew up in an environment that taught conformity rather than deviance later rebel and become deviant.
B) There is a strong association between capitalism, social inequality, power, and deviance.
C) People are products of socialization.
D) People are deviant when they experience blocked opportunities to achieve the culturally approved goal of economic success.
E) Only a minority of children who grow up in poor, urban, disadvantaged communities join gangs and/or commit crimes.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Differential association theory emphasizes that deviant behavior is learned through social interactions, suggesting that people become deviant through the influence of their social environment and the groups they associate with, which aligns with the idea that people are products of socialization.

According to Differential Association Theory, Which of the Following Is