______ Argued That Deviance Results When a Person Learns Definitions

question 45

Multiple Choice

______ argued that deviance results when a person learns definitions that portray some conduct as desirable, even though it is deviant.

• A) Sykes and Matza
• B) Lemert
• C) Akers
• D) Hirschi

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Definitions:

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus used to study animal behavior, particularly operant conditioning, by isolating the subject and controlling rewards and punishments.

Operant Conditioning

An approach to learning in which the vigor of a behavior is influenced by positive or negative stimuli.

Cognitive Learning

A type of learning that involves the mental processes of acquiring knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Vicarious Learning

The process of learning behaviors or forming attitudes based on observing the actions of others and the consequences of those actions.