Differential Association Theory Flashcards
1
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Differential Association Theory
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- SLT proposed by Sutherland (S)
- suggests individuals learn attitudes for criminal behaviour through association and interaction w/ those who have more or less favourable attitudes towards crimes
2
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how does DAT affect offending behaviour?
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- influences their own criminal behaviour and attitudes
- offending depends on the criminal norms and values of the offenders social group
- more likely where groups value criminal behaviour
3
Q
how is criminality learnt?
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two processes:
- learning attitude towards crime
- learning of specific criminal acts
4
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learning attitudes towards crime
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- pro-criminal attitude = criminality
- S: if
