Given the basic principles of differential association theory, which of the following situations is most likely to produce delinquency?
A) A juvenile watches a violent movie
B) A juvenile reads about a violent murder on the web
C) A juvenile's parents, with whom he is close, are drug abusers
D) A juvenile's parents, with whom he is not close, are drug abusers

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Differential association theory suggests that delinquency is learned through close interactions with others who commit delinquent acts. In this case, a juvenile's close relationship with parents who are drug abusers is most likely to lead to the juvenile learning and possibly adopting similar behaviors.

Given the Basic Principles of Differential Association Theory, Which of the Following