Psychological Explanations Of Offending Behaviour - Differential Association Flashcards
Who proposed the differential association theory
Sutherland (1939)
What did Sutherland propose?
that, much like other behaviours, criminal behaviour is learnt.
What does the differential associated theory suggest8
that an individual learns the values, attitudes, motives and techniques for criminal behaviour through associations and interactions with significant others e.g. family and peer groups.
Stage 1 of sutherlands theory
criminal behaviour is learnt
Stage 2 of sutherlands theory
it’s learnt through association
Stage 3 of sutherlands theory
this association is with personal groups
Stage 4 of sutherland’s theory
techniques and attitudes/motivations are learnt
Stage 5 of sutherland’s theory
this learning is directional for or against crime
Stage 6 of sutherlands theory
favourable attitudes to crime win
Stage 7 of sutherland’s theory
individual differences in experience
Stage 8 of sutherlands theory
acquired learning same as criminal
Stage 9 of sutherlands theory
general need is not an explanations
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