Bob works as a cashier in a supermarket. His boss instructs him to include the price of a new broom-which Bob's boss has deceptively placed near the register-on everyone's bill. Bob's boss also encourages him to change the dates on expired food items, so the items can continue to be sold. Eventually, Bob begins to develop his own deceptive sales practices. This is an example of

A. differential association.
B. labeling.
C. dramaturgy.
D. anomie.


Answer: A

Sociology

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