Question

sociology quiz 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

Answer 1

Differential association theory describes Ally's experience.

Explanation:

The differential association theory is stated as the interaction with others will make an individual learn techniques, attitudes, values and criminal behavior. This theory was proposed by Edwin Sutherland. The differential association theory encompasses learning about the theories of deviance.

In the above scenario, Ally was arrested for the consumption of marijuana. It is analyzed that Ally’s behavior was due to interaction with her father and brother. Ally’s father was arrested for narcotics trafficking and her brother was arrested for possession of methamphetamines.