According to Sutherland’s differential association theory, people become criminals when they
A. are more strongly socialized to break the law than to obey it.
B. are genetically predisposed to deviate.
C. lack socially approved means to realize socially established goals.
D. lack proper attachment to others.
Answer: A
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