12 Questions
According to Sutherland's Differential Association Theory, why do individuals engage in criminal behavior?
Because criminal behavior is learned through interactions with others
What does Reckless Containment Theory propose about internal containment?
It consists of factors like rebellion and aggression
How does Reckless Containment Theory suggest deviant behavior is caused?
By internal and external pulls
In the context of social learning theories, what is the role of intimate personal groups?
They are where criminal behavior is predominantly learned
Which theory argues that criminal behavior is not related to biological or psychological causes?
Social learning theories
What are considered to be internal contaminants in Reckless Containment Theory?
Self concept, good orientation, frustration tolerance, norm retention
What do general definitions guide an individual's decision making based on?
Evaluative and moral attitudes
What is the concept of imitation in social learning theories?
Modeling behavior after observing it in others
What is a damaging critique of differential association theory?
Lack of testability due to vague and intertwined concepts
What do social control theories focus on in terms of learning?
Learning to conform to societal rules
What is the second critique of learning theories?
Failure to explain individual motivation for criminal acts
What do social control theories aim to prevent through proper socialization?
Crimes and deviance
Test your knowledge on the concept of moral attitudes and imitation in criminology according to Akers's definition. Understand how general and specific definitions influence decision-making and behavior.
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