Edwin Sutherland's differential association theory links deviance to:
A) how others respond to the behavior in question.
B) the amount of contact a person has with others who encourage or discourage conventional behavior.
C) how well a person can contain deviant impulses.
D) how others respond to the race, ethnicity, gender, and class of the individual.

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Sutherland's differential association theory argues that individuals learn deviant behavior through their interactions with others. The theory emphasizes the importance of the amount and nature of contact that individuals have with others who encourage or discourage conventional behavior. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Edwin Sutherland's Differential Association Theory Links Deviance To