What is the basic premise of Edwin Sutherland's theory of differential association?

A) People learn crime from others. B) Psychological impressions affect crime.
C) People make rational choices. D) People are naturally evil.


A

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A. ?routine activity B. ?rational choice C. ?crime pattern D. ?strain

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Prior ________ in violence and alcohol/drug use is a risk factor for gang membership.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Retail security measures add to the already high cost of crime, all of which is passed on to the consumer

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Random assignment of people to receive some especially desirable or punitive treatment may not be possible

a. For political reasons. b. For mathematical reasons. c. For ethical reasons. d. For financial reasons.

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