Which of the Following Best Defines the Differential Association Theory

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the differential association theory?

A) Inconsistencies and contradictions in the social system contribute to many forms of crime.
B) It is the deviant behavior that a person adopts in response to the reaction of others to his or her primary deviance.
C) Whether other people define or label a person as deviant is a critical determinant in the development of a pattern of deviant behavior.
D) Crime and delinquency are learned in interaction with other people,for the most part within intimate primary groups such as families and peer groups.