Briefly describe how some of our associations have more influence on our behavior than others, according to Sutherland

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: [key points to be made]
* Values conveyed through symbolic interactions with significant others
* Social settings allow communication that we process based on our definition of the situation
*Some groups have more values in opposition to legal codes and norms of society
*Influence varies by intensity, frequency, priority, and duration of contacts with meaningful contacts
*We may be more influenced if there is an absence of alternatives to the suggested behavior

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