Deck 6 – Differential Association

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What is Differential Association Theory?

Crime is learned through interaction with other people.

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Who developed Differential Association Theory?

Edwin Sutherland.

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What are Definitions?

Attitudes and beliefs that support or discourage crime.

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What are Motives/Rationalisations?

Reasons used to justify offending.

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What are Primary Groups?

Family and close friends who have the strongest influence.

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What are the four learning factors?

Frequency, Duration, Priority and Intensity.

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What is an Excess of Definitions?

More pro-crime than anti-crime definitions, making offending more likely.