Author Question: Describe the five techniques of neutralization that free one up to become delinquent. What will ... (Read 113 times)

theo · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Describe the five techniques of neutralization that free one up to become delinquent.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Match the theorist in Column 1 with the ideas or principles that best match his or her theory in Column 2

1. Walter Reckless
a. Lack of internal controls, breakdown of controls & absence of social rules make up theory of personality & socialization
2. Emile Durkheim
b. The more one believes in behaving properly, the more likely they will be conforming
3. Sykes and Matza
c. Social control most compatible with social learning theory
4. Travis Hirschi
d. Deviance helps maintain social order as even a society of saints would find something to condemn
5. Albert Reiss
e. Positive self-concept acts as buffer against pressures toward delinquency
6. Ron Akers
f. Suspending commitment to moral order is a technique not restricted to lower class youth

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

Answer to Question 1

Answer: key points to be made
Denial of the victim
Denial of injury
Condemn the condemners
Appeal to higher loyalties: like gangs, gods,
Denial of responsibility

Answer to Question 2

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