According to Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory, how does an individual become criminal?

A. by being identified and labeled as a criminal
B. by encountering an excess of definitions favorable to violating the law over definitions favorable to complying with the law
C. by being exposed to significant amounts of negative strain and frustration
D. by the weakening of positive social bonds to society


B. by encountering an excess of definitions favorable to violating the law over definitions favorable to complying with the law

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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