psychological explanation: differential association theory Flashcards by Ariana Walker

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give a brief explanation of it

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through interaction with others individuals learn value, attitudes and techniques and motives for offending behaviour through association and interaction.

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who proposed this

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Edwin Sutherland (1924)

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explain the scientific basis

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thought conditions at crime should also be present when crime is absent
theory designed to discriminate between individuals who become offenders and individuals who dont whetever their background.

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