Sutherlands study of the professional thief suggested that_______________?

A. people are socialized into a life of crime by associating with others who define it in positive terms

B. the majority of crime is committed by middle class people in professional occupations

C. those who were arrested and charged with theft did not define themselves as thieves

D. the most dangerous criminals on the street were those who were highly skilled thieves

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