Which theory attributes delinquency to an excess of definitions favorable to violations of the law over definitions unfavorable to violations of the law?

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Differential association theory, proposed by Edwin H. Sutherland, suggests that delinquency is learned through interactions with others, where individuals are exposed to definitions or attitudes that are either favorable or unfavorable to violations of the law. According to this theory, when definitions favorable to law violation outweigh those that are unfavorable, an individual is more likely to engage in delinquent behavior.

Which Theory Attributes Delinquency to an Excess of Definitions Favorable