The theory that a person becomes criminal or delinquent when he or she associates more with people who condone violation of the law than with people who do not is called ___________.

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Differential association theory proposes that criminal or delinquent behavior is learned through interactions with others who have deviant values and attitudes, and the more a person associates with such people, the more likely they are to engage in such behavior themselves.

The Theory That a Person Becomes Criminal or Delinquent When