_______________ theory states that crime is learned through associations with criminal definitions. Interacting with antisocial peers is a major cause of crime. Criminal behavior will be repeated and become chronic if it is reinforced. When criminal subcultures exist, many individuals can learn to commit crime in one location.

a. Split sentencing
b. Shock incarceration
c. Differential association
d. Boot camp


c. Differential association

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__________ is the word-by-word examination of the written account

A) Statement analysis B) Content analysis C) Contextual analysis D) Investigative analysis

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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