According to Edwin Sutherland’s differential association theory, how does an individual become criminal?

A. by being identified and labeled as a criminal
B. by encountering an excess of definitions favorable to violating the law over definitions favorable to complying with the law
C. by being exposed to significant amounts of negative strain and frustration
D. by the weakening of positive social bonds to society


B. by encountering an excess of definitions favorable to violating the law over definitions favorable to complying with the law

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a. Neoclassical theory b. Consensus theory c. Conflict theory d. Control balance

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Theoretical elaboration involves adding new variables while theoretical integration involves mixing variables

a. TRUE b. FALSE

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President Eisenhower declared that homosexuals were ineligible for state jobs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A few states have adopted the ________ rule of excluding a confession obtained during a delay in arraignment

A) McNabb B) Johnson C) Jackson D) Toby

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