differential association theory

Question 1

what is this

Answer 1

criminality is a learnt response, crime is a cultural tradition. criminals associate with other criminals - sutherland

Question 2

socialisation

Answer 2

by the people round us

Question 4

differential association

Answer 4

everyone socialised dif and we all have unique ppl around us

Question 5

attitude

Answer 5

pro criminal
deviant norms and values to socialise criminals

Question 6

reinforced

Answer 6

material rewards or expectations
approval

Question 7

techniques

Answer 7

offending techniques passed to next generation or peer groups: eg how to pick a lick

Question 8

positive

Answer 8

explains why certain crimes r performed by certain groups of people like white collar crime

practical application- 1st time offenders separate from experienced criminals

Question 9

negative

Answer 9

can’t explain why younger males are more likely to commit crime than older males

correlational evidence and can be explained by genes