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According to the theory of ___________________ ___, criminal behavior is learned, and this learning occurs within intimate personal groups.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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People commit crimes when they model their behavior after others they see being rewarded for the same acts; behavior is reinforced by rewards and extinguished by punishment. Which of the following theories does this best illustrate?
 
  a. Psychodynamic c. Cognitive
  b. Behavioral d. General deterrence theory



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Answer to Question 1

differential association

Answer to Question 2

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