According to differential association theory, which of the following is true?
A. Children who grew up in an environment that taughtconformity rather than deviance later rebel and become deviant.
B. There is a strong association between capitalism, social inequality, power, and deviance.
C. People are the products of their socialization.
D. People are deviant when they experience blocked opportunities to achieve the culturally approved goal of economic success.
E. Only a minority of children who grow up in poor, urban, disadvantaged communities join gangs and/or commit crimes.
Answer: C
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