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Which Theory Contends That Offenders Learn to Engage in Crime

Question 28

Question 28

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Which theory contends that offenders learn to engage in crime through exposure to and adoption of definitions favorable to the commission of a crime?


A) conflict theory
B) labeling theory
C) strain theory
D) social learning theory

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