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saliriagwu

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The idea that the behaviors of others are observed and modeled is the basis of which of Akers primary learning mechanisms?
 
  a. Imitation
  b. Differential reinforcement
  c. Instrumental conditioning
  d. Differential identification

Question 2

Given the basic principles of differential association theory, which of the following situations is most likely to produce delinquency?
 
  a. A juvenile watches a violent movie
  b. A juvenile reads about a violent murder on the web
  c. A juveniles parents, with whom he is close, are drug abusers
  d. A juveniles parents, with whom he is not close, are drug abusers



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c





 

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