How Does Laub and Sampson's Theory of Social Control Differ

question 50

Multiple Choice

How does Laub and Sampson's theory of social control differ from Hirschi's theory?

• A)Laub and Sampson focus on social class as a factor in informal social control.
• B)Laub and Sampson focus on race as a factor in informal social control.
• C)Laub and Sampson focus on informal social control over the life course.
• D)Laub and Sampson focus on sexuality as a main factor in informal social control.

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Precipitous Labor

Labor that progresses very quickly, often resulting in childbirth in less than three hours from the onset of contractions.

Contractions

The tightening and shortening of muscles, often referring to those of the uterus during labor.

Fetal Presentation

The position a fetus is in, in relation to the birth canal, during delivery. Common presentations include cephalic (head first), breech (feet or buttocks first), and shoulder.

Vertex

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