List the seven propositions of differential association

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should include the following points:
• Delinquent behavior is not an inherited trait but an acquired one.
• Criminal behavior is learned through a youth's active involvement with others in a process of communication.
• The principal learning of criminal behavior occurs within intimate personal groups.
• When criminal behavior is learned, the learning includes techniques of committing the crime, and the specific direction of motives, drives, rationalizations, and attitudes.
• The specific direction of motives and drives is learned from definitions of legal codes as favorable or unfavorable.
• Differential associations may vary in frequency, duration, priority, and intensity.
• The motives for delinquent behavior are different from those for conventional behavior.

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A) revocation B) retaining C) maintenance D) upholding

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The social ferment of the ____ gave birth to critical criminology

a. 1930s b. 1940s c. 1950s d. 1960s

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What does the term "social injustice" mean? Please provide some examples, either generally or specifically. What can be done about the injustices?

What will be an ideal response?

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According to the _____ model, the investigation of almost all felonies and some misdemeanors was the sole responsibility of the detective division

a. decoy investigation c. proactive investigation b. blending investigation d. retroactive investigation

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