Which of the following ideas is NOT a part of differential association theory?

a. The direction of motives and drives is learned from definitions of the law as favorable or unfavorable.
b. Definitions of the law learned early in life are more important causes of crime than definitions of the law learned later in life.
c. Criminal behavior is learned in face-to-face interaction.
d. Learning from the media is an important cause of criminal behavior.


Answer: d

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