What is the basic idea behind differential association theory?

What will be an ideal response?


Differential association theory argues that people learn to be deviant when more of their associates favor deviance than favor conformity.

Sociology

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a. McAdams b. Hooker c. Costa and McCrae d. Jung

Sociology

Traditional authority refers to

A. legitimate power conferred by custom and accepted practice. B. power made legitimate by a leader's exceptional personal or emotional appeal to his or her followers. C. power made legitimate by law. D. None of these answers is correct.

Sociology

The scientific study of human populations, __________, is used to understand health, longevity, and even political representation, as the census is the basis for allocation of congressional seats

A) Sociology B) Populography C) Demography D) Political sociology

Sociology

Sweden's child/family allowance demonstrates its support of

a) gender equality. b) traditional marriage. c) population control. d) patriarchy.

Sociology