Emily is in high school. Her best friend recently moved to a different state, so Emily started hanging out with different groups of people. Some of her new friends experiment with illicit drugs after school. On repeated occasions, the group used peer pressure to convince Emily to join them. She finally decides to try what they are trying. Emily chose to engage in deviant behavior due to the duration and intensity of the event. What is this an example of?
A. rational choice theory
B. differential association theory
C. rational choice theory
D. labeling theory
Answer: B
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