Differential association theory states that a person becomes delinquent because

a. of an excess of childhood experiences such as abuse/neglect.
b. of a lack of social skills and the ability to interact with others.
c. one lives in a socially disorganized environment with few opportunities.
d. of an excess of definitions favorable to law violation.


D

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