Differential association theory is often utilized to explain how the behaviors, particularly criminal behaviors, of youth are linked to and influenced by their interactions with peers rather than by parental guidance. Using this theory as the basis for your analysis, appraise how youth behaviors are learned from peers and how they differ from traditional behaviors that would result in an arrest in the adult system. Include behaviors such as “status offenses,” smoking, and truancy in your analysis.

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

• 3-4 pages in length, not including title and reference pages
• Formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements
• Cite a minimum of two scholarly academic peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and textbooks to support your responses that are not provided in the course. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find these scholarly sources.