Question 1

Sutherland proposed the theory of differential association suggests that criminal behavior is learned through interactions with other criminals. Years later, Burgess and Akers expanded on Sutherland's theory by suggesting that other factors could combine with differential association to produce criminal behavior. The objective of this research is:

Accepted Answer

The research aims to expand on the existing theory of differential association and identify other factors that may contribute to criminal behavior, thus filling gaps in the body of knowledge.

Question 2

Despite its contribution to our understanding of juvenile delinquency, the research of Burgess and Akers could not explain what motivates juveniles to join criminal gangs in the first place. The objective of this research is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Despite its contribution to our understanding of...

Question 3

A researcher who operationalizes (i.e., measures) the incidence of domestic violence in a community by the number of domestic violence arrests made by the police department would likely:

Accepted Answer

Counting only domestic violence arrests made by the police department would not capture incidents that are not reported to the police, which is a major limitation of this measure. Therefore, the researcher would not have a complete measure of domestic violence in the community.

Quiz 2: The Research Process

Despite its contribution to our understanding of juvenile delinquency, the research of Burgess and Akers could not explain what motivates juveniles to join criminal gangs in the first place. The objective of this research is:

A researcher who operationalizes (i.e., measures) the incidence of domestic violence in a community by the number of domestic violence arrests made by the police department would likely: