According to Sutherland's Theory of Differential Association, an Individual Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

According to Sutherland's theory of differential association, an individual is more likely to mimic criminal behavior if he or she:

• A) exhibits traits of misconduct at a young age.
• B) rationally chooses a life of crime.
• C) is exposed to dominant values that favor criminal behavior.
• D) is genetically predisposed to antisocial, deviant behavior.

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Definitions:

Humanist Assumptions

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual's experience.

Mental Disorder

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly interfering with daily life and functioning.

Cultural Standards

Norms and values that define acceptable behavior and beliefs within a specific culture.

Emotional State

The complex psychophysiological experience of an individual's state of mind as interacting with biochemical (internal) and environmental (external) influences.