Question

Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafficking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience?
a. Strain theory
b. Opaque theory
c. Differential association theory
d. Labeling theory

Answer 1

Answer:

Differential association theory

Explanation:

Differential association theory is a theory in criminal activity that answers the question. This is the theory that was given by Sutherland. He was a sociologist and a professor at University. This theory aimed to find out the reasons why people commit crime. This theory tells about the activity that people commit crime because they Engage with other people or association with other people.  

Thus Ally's father was sent to prison when she was hand over in the trafficking of narcotics. Thus Ally's experience describes by the theory of differential association.