The various versions of differential association theory are in agreement that:
A) much of deviant behavior is pathological
B) all deviant behavior is learned in groups
C) much of deviant behavior is normal
D) deviance results primarily from situational factors
E) none of the above

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The various versions of differential association theory agree that much of deviant behavior is actually normal, rather than pathological. They also agree that deviant behavior is primarily learned in group situations. Situational factors may play a role, but they are not the primary cause of deviance according to differential association theory.

The Various Versions of Differential Association Theory Are in Agreement