Edwin Sutherland Argued That People Learn Deviant Patterns of Behavior

question 14

Multiple Choice

Edwin Sutherland argued that people learn deviant patterns of behavior primarily from

• A)the mass media.
• B)corrupt corporations.
• C)friends and family.
• D)influential politicians.

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Definitions:

Favor

An act of kindness beyond what is due or usual.

Group Polarization

The inclination of a group to reach decisions that are more radical than the individual preferences of its members initially.

Communication

The process of transmitting information, ideas, emotions, skills, and knowledge from one entity or person to another through various means.

Group Polarization

The habit of groups to make choices that exceed the initial leanings of its members in terms of extremeness.