People can engage in deviant behavior on the basis of a rational choice-the calculation of costs and benefits.

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The rational choice theory of deviance asserts that individuals weigh the potential costs and benefits of their actions before engaging in deviant behavior. This theory assumes that people are rational actors who choose to engage in deviant behavior if the benefits outweigh the costs. Therefore, option A is true.

People Can Engage in Deviant Behavior on the Basis of a Rational