Author Question: Briefly describe how some of our associations have more influence on our behavior than others ... (Read 56 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

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

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

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1. Michael & Adler
a. Modified differential association to argue the degree & strength of identification with another is key to learning that persons values
2. Edwin Sutherland
b. Added as third author to later editions of Principles of Criminology
3. Dan Glaser
c. Rejected the idea that the media could be a source for transmitting values & definitions
4. Chic Conwell
d. Thief whose interviews and life story became a book explaining how crime is learned
5. Donald Cressey
e. This critique of criminology as lacking sufficient theory & research prompted the drafting of differential association
6. David Luckenbill
f. Modifications of differential association with symbolic interaction and role theory to explain motivations

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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

Answer to Question 2

1. e
2. c
3. a
4. d
5.f
6.b