List four concepts of social learning theory provided by Ron Akers? Provide a brief explanation of each.

What will be an ideal response?


Definitions of attitudes, beliefs, rationalizations of good/bad, and right/wrong
? can be general or specific
? can be favorable , neutralizing, or reproachful of behavior
Differential association
? definitions are learned through contact with others
Differential reinforcement
? “balance of anticipated and actual rewards and punishments”
? Likelihood of rewards and punishments will reinforce or diminish
Imitation
? observing modeled behavior and repeating
? ex: candy cigarettes

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The ___________ theory in the sociological perspective assumes that all social systems rest to some degree on the force or the threat of force

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If a deaf person needs an interpreter or other aids they must provide those services themselves or they can be charged by law enforcement personnel for those services.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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______ Amendment guarantees a right of jury trial in state courts in all criminal cases which—were they to be tried in a federal court—would come within the Sixth Amendment's guarantee

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The primary targets of the IRB's 1870 terrorist campaign were ___________________________

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