Burgess and Akers, in their differential reinforcement theory integrated Sutherland’s work with the learning models of (1) conditioning and modeling/imitation. The differential reinforcement perspectives assumes individuals are born with a (2) . According to Sykes and Matza, youths engaging in criminal behavior are still partially committed to the dominant (3) . People use methods, or (4) to justify their criminal behavior.
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(1) Operant
(2) Blank slate or tabula rasa
(3) Social order
(4) Techniques of neutralization