The Concept in Akers's SSSL (Social Structure-Social Learning) Model That

question 17

Multiple Choice

The concept in Akers's SSSL (social structure-social learning) model that refers to the sociodemographic characteristics of individuals and social groups indicating their niches within the larger social structure is:

• A) differential social organization
• B) differential social location in primary groups
• C) differential location in the social structure
• D) differential association
• E) differential reinforcement

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