How does differential identification theory explain criminal behavior? How does this theory differ from Sutherland's differential association theory?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: Answers should explain that differential identification theory posits that people who pursue criminal behavior do so to the extent that they identify with real or imaginary people from whose perspective their criminal behavior seems acceptable. The primary differences from Sutherland's theory should be discussed, including the focus on the symbolic process of identification as the determinant of behavior (rather than the frequency or intensity of the association) as well as the possibility of identification with imaginary as well as real people.
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