Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime Suggests That Ties

question 70

True/False

Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime suggests that ties to conventional adult activities such as family and work can serve as a protective factor in adulthood, even if the individual has engaged in delinquent acts during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Ultradian Rhythms

Biological rhythms with a cycle shorter than 24 hours, such as the stages of sleep.

Infradian Rhythms

Biological rhythms with cycles longer than 24 hours, such as monthly cycles like menstruation, or yearly cycles like seasonal affective disorder.

Period

Time required to complete an activity cycle.

Biological Rhythm

The natural cycles of change in our bodies' processes and behaviors, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal changes, following a regular, predictable pattern.