Theories that seek to explain the attraction of criminal behavior by identifying the social factors that drive people to commit deviance and crime are called:
A)motivational theories
B)constraint theories
C)strain theories
D)subcultural theories
E)techniques of neutralization

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Motivational theories focus on the social factors that motivate individuals to engage in deviant or criminal behavior, explaining why people are drawn to such actions.

Theories That Seek to Explain the Attraction of Criminal Behavior