Edwin Sutherland's Differential Association Theory Links Deviance To

question 112

Multiple Choice

Edwin Sutherland's differential association theory links deviance to:

• A) how others respond to the behavior in question.
• B) the amount of contact a person has with others who encourage or discourage conventional behavior.
• C) how well a person can contain deviant impulses.
• D) how others respond to the race, ethnicity, gender, and class of the individual.

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Definitions:

Open/Closed Body Positions

Describes nonverbal cues in communication where "open" positions indicate receptiveness and "closed" positions may suggest defensiveness or disinterest.

Coalition

A temporary alliance or partnership between individuals, groups, or countries, particularly formed for specific goals or to address certain issues.

Legitimacy

The perception or belief that an action, entity, or governance structure has a rightful place within a moral, legal, or constructed framework.

Ambiguous

Something that can be understood or interpreted in more than one way; not having a single clear meaning.