Identify the theory that attributes delinquency to an excess of definitions favorable to violations of the law over definitions unfavorable to violations of the law.
A. differential association theory
B. neutralization theory
C. self-control theory
D. social bonding theory
A. differential association theory
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. Maximum-security b. Medium-security c. Minimum-security d. Supermax
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a. social survey, in-depth interviews, and content-analysis of taped programs. b. field observations and in-depth interviews. c. in-depth interviews. d. field observations and a social survey.