Crime, Like Other Behaviors Is Learned

question 29

Multiple Choice

Crime, like other behaviors is learned. This way of thinking about crime is in line with which theory?

• A) Social disorganization
• B) Differential association
• C) Strain theory
• D) Marxist theory

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Definitions:

Alignment

The act of adjusting or arranging elements in a straight line or in correct relative positions; in a social context, it refers to the process of aligning one's behavior or attitudes with those of a group or another individual.

Ideal Self

The representation of the attributes one aspires to have, reflecting personal goals and standards of perfection.

Ought Self

The Ought Self is a component of self-discrepancy theory that represents the attributes a person believes they should possess, often influenced by societal expectations or personal obligations.

Working Self-concept

The subset of an individual's self-knowledge that is brought to mind in a particular context, influencing behavior and self-presentation in that situation.