According to Sutherland's Differential Association Theory , When Is a Person

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to Sutherland's differential association theory , when is a person more likely to engage in criminal behaviour?

• A) When positive definitions are more strongly held than negative and neutralizing definitions
• B) When positive and neutralizing definitions are more strongly held than negative definitions
• C) When negative definitions are more strongly held than positive and neutralizing definitions
• D) When negative and neutralizing definitions are more strongly held than positive definitions
• E) When positive and negative definitions are more strongly held than neutralizing definitions

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Definitions:

Stepwise Regression

A method of regression analysis in which the choice of predictive variables is carried out by an automatic procedure, often involving the selection of variables based on statistical criteria.

Independent Variables

Variables in statistical models that are manipulated or categorized to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Quantitative Predictor Variables

Variables that can be quantified and measured and are used to predict outcomes in statistical analyses.

Indicator Variables

Variables used in statistical models that take the value of 1 if a certain condition is met and 0 otherwise, often used to represent categorical data.