Which of the Following Statements Is Found in Sutherland's Theory

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is found in Sutherland's theory?

• A) Criminal behavior is learned when it is differentially reinforced over conforming behavior in intimate personal groups.
• B) Differential associations vary in frequency and consistency.
• C) A person becomes delinquent because of an excess of definitions favorable to violation of law over definitions unfavorable to violation of law.
• D) A person becomes delinquent because of an excess of imitation of law violators over imitation of law abiders.
• E) Differential associations and differential reinforcement are the two primary processes in learning behavior.

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Definitions:

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