The Major Difference Between the Versions of Social Theory Proposed

question 13

Multiple Choice

The major difference between the versions of social theory proposed by C. Ray Jeffery and Ronald L. Akers is:

• A) Jeffery views Sutherland as basically correct and Akers thinks Sutherland was incorrect.
• B) Akers thinks that social learning is derived mostly from social factors while Jeffery thinks learning is mostly non-social.
• C) Jeffery thinks that reinforcement is more important to learning and Akers thinks punishment is more important.
• D) There are no real differences between Akers and Jeffery.

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Definitions:

Conservative Social Ethic

A set of moral principles that lean towards traditional values and practices, often emphasizing family, religion, and community stability.

Immigration

The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.

National Culture

The shared set of customs, beliefs, arts, and social institutions of a nation that contribute to the identity and cohesion of its people.

Gilded Age

A period in the late 19th century in the United States, marked by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and the extravagant wealth of a few juxtaposed with widespread poverty and corruption.