Burgess and Akers argued that before one becomes criminal,a process of __________ must occur where he or she is rewarded for continuing deviant behavior.

A) differential reinforcement
B) differential revulsion
C) differential learning
D) differential rejection

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique where positive behavior is rewarded and negative behavior is not, encouraging the desirable behavior.

Deviant Behavior

Conduct that deviates from widely-held norms or values within a society, often causing negative reactions from others.