differential association theory Flashcards
1
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osborne and west
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sons of criminal father 40%, 13% of non criminal fathers. learnt from father - large role model, could also be genetic
2
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Akers et al
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surveyed 2500 males and male adolescents to investigate drinking and drug behaviour. found that most important influence on this behaviour was peers
3
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cox et al
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argue the theory is not testable. data is correlational. how do you measure strength and number of associations on subsequent attitudes
4
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types of crime in england and wales
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in 2014 500 homicides but 400,000 burglaries
5
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Tim Newburn
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40% of offences committed by people under 21
