3.5.4 Differential association theory (social psych) Flashcards

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Who came up with Differential association theory

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Sutherland (1939)

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How did Sutherland suggest offending behaviour can be explained

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By social learning theory

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How does social learning theory argue how people become criminals

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that people learn to be criminals through observation and imitation of significant others

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Give an example of social learning theory for criminality

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A child may see a parent or their peer group being rewarded for criminal behaviour then (through vicarious reinforcement) learn that criminal behaviour is favourable.

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What is a potential criminal

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one that has learned pro-criminal attitudes

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Which crimes are less likely to be learned

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those of which are complicated are less likely to be committed than those that are viewed as more simple

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What does differential association explain

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the difference between those who are conditioned into crime and those who are not.

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What is level of criminality determined by

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whether role models have favourable attitudes towards crime.

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How could criminality be calculated according to Sutherland

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mathematically calculated based on frequency, duration and intensity of social contact with criminals.

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