Edwin Sutherland applied elements of ________ theory to white-collar crime.

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Edwin Sutherland's theory of differential association argues that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others, and this theory can be applied to white-collar crime as well. He believed that white-collar criminals learned their behavior from their colleagues and employees through their social interactions, just as traditional criminals learn from their peers in the streets. Therefore, the best choice is A) differential association.

Edwin Sutherland Applied Elements of ________ Theory to White-Collar Crime