Sutherland's Differential Association Theory Proposes That Crime Is a Result

question 41

Multiple Choice

Sutherland's differential association theory proposes that crime is a result of:

• A) hanging out with bad companions while living in poor neighborhoods
• B) excessive exposure to media images (films, television, comic books, etc.) that portray crime as exciting and fun
• C) learning, in the context of family and intimate peer groups, an excess of definitions favorable to violation of law
• D) socially structured patterns of exposure to deviant role models
• E) reinforcement of criminal behavior by the material and social rewards of crime

Recognize the appropriate parts and organization of business reports based on their length and formality.

Identify the roles and formats of various prefatory and appended parts in formal and informal reports.

Distinguish between short and long reports in terms of structure, coherence, and introduction needs.

Understand the purpose and proper composition of transmittal messages.

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Definitions:

Contract

A lawful pact made between two or more parties, which can be upheld by legal means.

Repudiated

The act of rejecting or disowning a contractual obligation or agreement, often leading to termination of the contract.

Merchant

A business or individual engaged in the trade of goods, services, or commodities for profit.

Credit

The provision of resources (like money) by one party to another, where the second party agrees to repay the first party at a later date, usually with interest.