Multiple Choice
Which of the following theories argues that virtually everyone would engage in deviance and crime if given the opportunity; sociologists do not have to explain the motivated offender; he/she can simply be assumed.
A) anomie theory
B) genetic theories
C) differential association theory
D) learning theory
E) self-control theory
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