Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Social Learning Theory explains criminal behavior as a learned process in which deviant actions are reinforced when their positive consequences outweigh those of normative, law-abiding behavior. Drawing on principles of operant conditioning and observational learning, this theory builds on and expands Sutherland’s differential association framework. Key Points Social Learning Theory Main Proponents: Ronald L. Akers,
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