Which of the following theories argues that persons do not have to be stressed into committing deviance, nor does anyone have to learn to engage in deviant behavior?
A) anomie theory
B) differential association theory
C) social disorganization theory
D) social control theory
E) none of the above

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Social control theory argues that individuals naturally follow societal norms and values, and it is a lack of social control that leads to deviant behavior. Therefore, individuals do not have to be stressed or learn deviant behavior, but instead, it is the absence of social control that allows them to engage in deviance. Anomie theory suggests that a lack of societal norms and values leads to deviance, while differential association theory argues that individuals learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others. Social disorganization theory focuses on the role of neighborhood environments in fostering deviance.

Which of the Following Theories Argues That Persons Do Not