Differential Anticipation Theory: whether someone engages in crime depends upon the consequences that are expected from its commission, prior learning experience, and the quality of the bonds the person has with others.
(Source: Einstadter W., Henry S. Criminology Theory: An Analysis of Its Underlying Assumptions. Chapter 8: Social Process Theories I: learning, bonding and social control.)
Apply: When social workers enter communities with high crime rates they should keep this theory in mind. From this theory, social workers should look into what the consequences are for community members who commit crimes in order to understand better why people in the community think it is "okay" to commit the crimes.
Adapt: This theory is used in criminal justice. It helps people in this discipline better understand why people are committing crimes.
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