Differential Association Theory of Deviance

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Who proposed the Differential Association Theory of Deviance?

  1. Edwin Sutherland

  2. Robert K. Merton

  3. Talcott Parsons

  4. Emile Durkheim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Edwin Sutherland proposed the Differential Association Theory of Deviance in his 1947 book, 'Principles of Criminology.'

According to Sutherland, what is the primary cause of deviance?

  1. Biological factors

  2. Psychological factors

  3. Social factors

  4. Economic factors


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sutherland believed that deviance is primarily caused by social factors, such as exposure to criminal behavior and association with deviant peers.

What is the main mechanism through which deviance is learned, according to Sutherland?

  1. Operant conditioning

  2. Classical conditioning

  3. Observational learning

  4. Imitation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sutherland argued that deviance is learned through observational learning, or the process of observing and imitating the behavior of others.

What are the three main elements of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. Frequency, duration, and priority

  2. Intensity, duration, and priority

  3. Frequency, intensity, and duration

  4. Frequency, intensity, and priority


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory consists of three main elements: frequency (the number of times an individual is exposed to deviant behavior), intensity (the strength of the exposure), and priority (the age at which the individual is first exposed to deviant behavior).

What is the relationship between differential association and deviance, according to Sutherland?

  1. Positive and linear

  2. Negative and linear

  3. Positive and curvilinear

  4. Negative and curvilinear


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sutherland argued that there is a positive and linear relationship between differential association and deviance, meaning that the more an individual is exposed to deviant behavior, the more likely they are to engage in deviant behavior themselves.

What are some of the criticisms of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. It is too deterministic

  2. It ignores the role of biological and psychological factors

  3. It is based on a narrow definition of deviance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory has been criticized for being too deterministic, ignoring the role of biological and psychological factors, and being based on a narrow definition of deviance.

Which of the following is an example of differential association?

  1. A child growing up in a neighborhood with high crime rates

  2. A teenager joining a gang

  3. An adult learning to commit fraud from a coworker

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of differential association, as they involve individuals being exposed to deviant behavior and learning it through observation and imitation.

What is the main policy implication of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. Focus on preventing exposure to deviant behavior

  2. Provide opportunities for positive role models

  3. Address the social and economic conditions that contribute to deviance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main policy implication of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory is that we should focus on preventing exposure to deviant behavior, providing opportunities for positive role models, and addressing the social and economic conditions that contribute to deviance.

How does Sutherland's Differential Association Theory compare to other theories of deviance?

  1. It is more deterministic than other theories

  2. It is more focused on social factors than other theories

  3. It is more based on empirical evidence than other theories

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory is more deterministic, more focused on social factors, and more based on empirical evidence than other theories of deviance.

What are some of the strengths of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. It is parsimonious and easy to understand

  2. It is supported by a large body of research

  3. It has been used to develop effective prevention and intervention programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory is parsimonious and easy to understand, it is supported by a large body of research, and it has been used to develop effective prevention and intervention programs.

What are some of the limitations of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. It is too deterministic

  2. It ignores the role of biological and psychological factors

  3. It is based on a narrow definition of deviance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory is too deterministic, it ignores the role of biological and psychological factors, and it is based on a narrow definition of deviance.

How has Sutherland's Differential Association Theory been used to explain different types of deviance?

  1. Crime

  2. Delinquency

  3. Drug use

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory has been used to explain different types of deviance, including crime, delinquency, and drug use.

What are some of the key concepts in Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. Differential association

  2. Frequency, intensity, and priority

  3. Techniques of neutralization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Key concepts in Sutherland's Differential Association Theory include differential association, frequency, intensity, and priority, and techniques of neutralization.

How does Sutherland's Differential Association Theory explain the relationship between social class and deviance?

  1. Lower-class individuals are more likely to be exposed to deviant behavior

  2. Lower-class individuals are more likely to have deviant values

  3. Lower-class individuals are more likely to be victims of discrimination

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory explains the relationship between social class and deviance by arguing that lower-class individuals are more likely to be exposed to deviant behavior, have deviant values, and be victims of discrimination.

What are some of the criticisms of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory?

  1. It is too deterministic

  2. It ignores the role of biological and psychological factors

  3. It is based on a narrow definition of deviance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criticisms of Sutherland's Differential Association Theory include that it is too deterministic, ignores the role of biological and psychological factors, and is based on a narrow definition of deviance.

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