Differential Association Theory

(noun)

This theory predicts that an individual will choose the criminal path when the balance of definitions for law-breaking exceeds those for law-abiding.

Related Terms

  • Edwin Sutherland
  • differential association

Examples of Differential Association Theory in the following topics:

  • Differential Association Theory

    • In criminology, differential association is a theory developed by Edwin Sutherland (1883–1950) proposing that through interaction with others, individuals learn the values, attitudes, techniques, and motives for criminal behavior.
    • Differential association theory is the most talked-about of the learning theories of deviance.
    • The principles of Sutherland's theory of differential association can be summarized into nine key points.
    • An important quality of differential association theory is the frequency and intensity of interaction.
    • Differential association theory predicts that an individual will choose the criminal path when the balance of definitions for law-breaking exceeds those for law-abiding.
  • Models Using Differential Equations

    • Differential equations can be used to model a variety of physical systems.
    • Differential equations are very important in the mathematical modeling of physical systems.
    • The mathematical theory of differential equations first developed together with the sciences where the equations had originated and where the results found application.
    • Whenever this happens, mathematical theory behind the equations can be viewed as a unifying principle behind diverse phenomena.
    • Give examples of systems that can be modeled with differential equations
  • References

    • Theory into Practice, 41 (4), 239-244.
    • Theory into Practice, 41 (4), 212-218.
    • Integrating the revised bloom's taxonomy with multiple intelligences: A planning tool for curriculum differentiation, Teachers College Record (Vol. 106, pp. 193): Blackwell Publishing Limited.
    • Bloom's taxonomy and critical thinking instruction, Educational Leadership (Vol. 42, pp. 36): Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
  • References

    • Distributed Cognition, Activity Theory, and Cognitive Tools (Working Paper).
    • Houston, Texas: Association for Educational Communications and Technologies (AECT).
    • Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc.
    • Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc.
  • References

    • .), classroom lessons: integrating cognitive theory and classroom practice (pp. 229-272).
    • Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
    • Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • References

    • Vygotsky's learning theory.
    • Newark, DE: International Reading Association
    • Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California
    • Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
    • Newark, DE: International Reading Association.
  • Sociology Today

    • Presently, sociological theories lack a single overarching foundation, and there is little consensus about what such a framework should consist of.
    • In the humanistic parts of the discipline, these paradigms are referred to as social theory, often shared with the humanities.
    • The discipline's dominant scientifically-oriented areas generally focus on a different set of theoretical perspectives, generally referred to as sociological theory.
    • Analytical sociology is an ongoing effort to systematize many of these middle-range theories.
    • The American Sociological Association annual meetings are a way for contemporary sociologists to share their work and discuss the future of the discipline.
  • Judicial Activism and Restraint

    • Judicial restraint is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power.
    • Former Associate Justice Oliver Holmes Jr. is considered to be one of the first major advocates of the philosophy.
    • Former Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter , a Democrat appointed by Franklin Roosevelt, is generally seen as the model of judicial restraint.
    • When Chief Justice Rehnquist overturned some of the precedents of the Warren Court, Time magazine said he was not following the theory of judicial restraint.
    • Former Associate Justice Felix Frankfurter, one of the first major advocates to advocate deferring to the legislature.
  • Levels of Processing

    • Levels-of-processing theory looks at not only how a person receives information, but also what they do with that information.
    • Levels-of-processing theory looks at not only how a person receives information, but what the person does with the information after it is received and how that affects overall retention.
    • Associate the first president, Washington, with the first room (the living room).
  • Compensation Differentials

    • Some differences in wage rates across places, occupations, and demographic groups can be explained by compensation differentials.
    • According to the basic theory of the labor market, there ought to be one equilibrium wage rate that applies to all workers across industries and countries.
    • The compensation differential ensures that individuals are willing to invest in their own human capital.
    • Not to be confused with a compensation differential, a compensating differential is a term used in labor economics to analyze the relation between the wage rate and the unpleasantness, risk, or other undesirable attributes of a particular job.
    • Hazard pay is a type of compensating differential.
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