Cultural deviance theorists argue that

A. crime is the result of social disorganization.
B. crime is most likely to occur among the lower social classes.
C. American society is made up of various groups and subgroups, each with its own standards of right and wrong.
D. people learn to commit crime as a result of contact with antisocial values, attitudes, and criminal behavior patterns.


Answer: C

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