1. The Differential Theory and Criminal Behavior
... order to secure money. Thus the efforts aimed at explaining deviant behavior using values and drives (such as money) have been unsuccessful. This is because they provide an explanation of both lawful and unlawful behavior using the same perspective[Ake77]. Sutherland's theory of differential association draws upon two main assumptions: first, deviance takes place when individuals define ... individual criminal behavior, although only by influencing the likelihood of learning behavior patterns that are favorable and unfavorable to the violation of law[Sut74]. Conclusion Differential Asso...
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