Nearly 47 percent of state prisoners have a parent or close relative who has been incarcerated.Such data provide support for ____ in explaining deviance and crime.

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Differential association theory suggests that individuals learn deviant behaviors through their interaction with others, particularly those who have already engaged in criminal acts. The fact that nearly half of state prisoners have a parent or close relative who has been incarcerated supports this theory, as these individuals have likely been exposed to criminal behavior and may have learned deviant behaviors from their relatives.

Nearly 47 Percent of State Prisoners Have a Parent or Close